SBIR/STTR Phase 0 Proposal Assistance Program Grants of up to $5,000 per proposal are offered on a competitive basis to foster and support competitive federal Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) proposal submissions from Maine applicants. Funds can be used for direct costs associated with preparing an SBIR/STTR proposal like market research, consultant services, proposal preparation and review. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but a minimum of 30 days prior to solicitation due dates. Below is the Request for Proposal available for you to download. You must have Acrobat Reader to view the Request for Proposal document. Email questions about the proposals to info@mainetechnology.org. SBIR/STTR Phase 0 Forms Request for Proposals Phase 0 RFP (PDF) Please note:  All Phase 0 Proposals must be received at least 30 days in advance of the SBIR/STTR deadline. Proposal Forms Forms A and B (Word) Current Phase 0 Contract (PDF) SBIR/STTR Pre-Phase II Matching Grant Program Pre-Phase II Application Instructions (PDF) Please note: All Pre-Phase II Applications must be received within 90 days of the SBIR/STTR award date. Proposal Forms Pre-Phase II Forms A-B (Word) Pre-Phase II Checklist (Word) Pre-Phase II Contract (PDF)