How can microAwards
help you?
A microAward can help you address gaps in your proposal by funding expenses such as market research, materials and supplies, conference and training fees, expert consulting and more.
microAwards Pitch
Competion
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Pre-Apply for microAwards
Fill out your pre-application form to participate in the pitch competition.
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Present your prepared pitch
Pitch your innovation and proposed use of funds to a panel of judges.
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Put together an amazing pitch
Using the instructions and template provided, put together a five-minute pitch followed by a five-minute Q&A.
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Win a microAward!
If your pitch meets the criteria, you will receive up to $5,000 for your proposed use of funds!
Eligibility
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For-profit small company registered in Kentucky.
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Have not received a mircroAward in the past 12 months.
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Committed to submitting a SBIR/STTR proposal in the next 6 months.
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Have SBIR/STTR award(s) or have prior training on writing SBIR/STTR proposals.
Appropriate Use of Funds
Examples of Eligible Use of Funds:
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Fee for services for things that you cannot do in-house (e.g. lab testing, prototype fabrication, technical consultants)
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Travel expenses to conferences for customer discovery, lab testing
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Materials for tests or prototypes
Examples of Ineligible Use of Funds:
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Buying equipment
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Hiring a grant writer/consultant
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Paying your own employees
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Paying rent
