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Business Innovation Act Programs

Nebraska Seed Investment Program

Investments in Nebraska businesses for the commercialization of a product or process.

Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Tech Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Grant Program

Matching grant that provides financial assistance to Nebraska businesses that are applying to or have received a Federal SBIR or STTR.

Nebraska Academic Research and Development Grant

Competitive grant for research and development activities done in conjunction with a Nebraska college or university.

Nebraska Innovation Fund Prototype Grants

Competitive matching grant that provides financial assistance to Nebraska businesses for product development.

Business Innovation Act (BIA) Resources

Application & Award Management

Grant Management Resources

This page will provide technical assistance on using AmpliFund to apply for and manage grants awarded by DED.

Reports

TitleFile TypeDate
2026-2027 BIA Action PlanPDFDecember 30, 2025
2024 BIA Impact AnalysisPDFJanuary 30, 2025
2023-2025 BIA Action PlanPDFApril 5, 2024
2022 BIA Impact AnalysisPDFFebruary 1, 2023
2020 BIA Impact AnalysisPDFJanuary 13, 2022
2021-2023 BIA Action PlanPDFDecember 22, 2021