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Other funding
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Track eligibility, deadlines and the next application step. This is a research checklist; only a provider can confirm eligibility or an award. Sources reviewed October 7, 2026; recheck current availability.
SBIR / STTR research funding
US small-business eligibility, ownership/control, employee count and solicitation fit require review. Confirm current program authorization, open solicitations and agency-specific rules; no open award is implied.
Loans up to $50,000 through approved intermediaries. Confirm location, use of proceeds, credit requirements, repayment terms, collateral and guarantees with the lender.
Identify a buyer willing to pay for a pilot or pre-order. Check delivery cost, refund obligations, concentration risk and whether cash arrives before spending. No external program is implied.