DelawareDelaware may fund small businesses with federal research awards
Delaware law allows the state to use available funds to support local small businesses that receive federal research awards.
What it does
Delaware may give matching funds or supplemental grants to small businesses with federal SBIR or STTR Phase I or Phase II awards. Support depends on available state funds and state review.
Argument forState grants could help Delaware businesses with federal research awards develop and bring their work to market in ways intended to benefit the state.
Argument againstBecause funding depends on available money and state review, some eligible businesses might not receive support for their research or commercialization work.
More detail
The state may provide matching funds or supplemental grants to eligible small businesses with federal SBIR or STTR awards. The business must have its main place of business in Delaware and certify that the funded work, related research and development, or commercialization will benefit the Delaware economy. Funding depends on money allocated or otherwise made available for this purpose. The Division administers the program and may set application rules, allowable uses, award amounts, and other criteria. The Council reviews applications and recommends how available funds should be allocated.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 17Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 30Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESMajor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 25Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENTPassed House
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 25Amendment HA 1 to SB 315 - Passed In House by Voice VoteMajor
- Jun 25Amendment HA 1 to SB 315 - Introduced and Placed With BillMinor
- Jun 23Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 8 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jun 18Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in HouseMinor
- Jun 17Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 17Amendment SA 1 to SB 315 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESMajor
- Jun 16Amendment SA 1 to SB 315 - Introduced and Placed With BillMinor
- May 20Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 3 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 12Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in SenateIntroduced
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