SBIR/STTR microAwards

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microAwards
Pitch Competition Process

Pre-Apply for microAwards

Fill out your pre-application form to participate in the pitch competition.

Present your prepared pitch

Pitch your innovation and proposed use of funds (PUF) to a panel of judges.

Put together an amazing pitch

Using the instructions and template provided, put together a five-minute pitch followed by a five- minute Q&A.

Win a microAward!

If your pitch meets the required criteria, you will receive up to $5,000 for your proposed use of funds!

For-profit small company registered in Kentucky.

Have not received a mircroAward in the past 12 months.

Committed to submitting a SBIR/STTR proposal in the next 6 months.

Have SBIR/STTR award(s) or have prior training on writing SBIR/STTR proposals.