Are you a bioeconomy business in the North San Joaquin Valley?
You may be eligible for up to $5,000 in services to support your applications for research and commercialization grants, including SBIR/STTR and similar opportunities!
Apply by November 30, 2024
OVERVIEW
BEAM Circular is building a vibrant regional ecosystem for the circular bioeconomy in California’s agricultural heartland, the North San Joaquin Valley (NSJV). BEAM is facilitating collaboration and catalyzing action through the BioEconomy, Agriculture, and Manufacturing (BEAM) Initiative, a portfolio of public and private projects designed to scale the most promising innovations in bioindustrial manufacturing and to advance solutions that support economic and environmental outcomes for local communities.
As part of BEAM’s mission, BEAM is dedicated to empowering businesses in the NSJV by helping them secure research and commercialization funding, such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants and similar grants.
The Research and Commercialization Grant Assistance Program (RC-GAP) offers up to $5,000 to bioeconomy businesses applying to research and commercialization grants. These funds can be used for services such as expert grant writing, comprehensive proposal review, technical assistance, and business planning, all aimed at streamlining the application process and boosting their chances of success.
As part of BEAM’s mission, BEAM is dedicated to empowering businesses in the NSJV by helping them secure research and commercialization funding, such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants and similar grants.
The Research and Commercialization Grant Assistance Program (RC-GAP) offers up to $5,000 to bioeconomy businesses applying to research and commercialization grants. These funds can be used for services such as expert grant writing, comprehensive proposal review, technical assistance, and business planning, all aimed at streamlining the application process and boosting their chances of success.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a for-profit entity and must be primarily U.S. owned. This is defined as having at least 51% of its ownership by U.S. citizens and/or permanent residents.
- Must be headquartered or have at least 51% of its operations in the North San Joaquin Valley (NSJV) .
- Must be registered to do business in California.
- Must have fewer than 500 employees.
- Must meet all eligibility criteria for the grant they are applying for.
- The grant proposal must support research and commercialization and the proposed project should advance solutions that support economic and environmental outcomes for local communities.
TIMELINE
Application Period: September 13, 2024, to November 30, 2024.
Application Review: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants can expect to hear back within 7 business days of submission.
Application Timing: To receive the best outcomes from service providers, please apply in accordance to the due dates on page 3 of the full solicitation.
For more information, please contact: [email protected]
Application Review: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants can expect to hear back within 7 business days of submission.
Application Timing: To receive the best outcomes from service providers, please apply in accordance to the due dates on page 3 of the full solicitation.
For more information, please contact: [email protected]
Grant Assistance Webinars
10:00 - 11:00 AM | 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
If you're interested in the program but don't yet meet the eligibility criteria (e.g., not incorporated, still searching for a grant), please complete this interest form. We will reach out if we can help you meet the eligibility requirements.
If you are still looking for grants, click here for some resources.
Disclaimer: Please note that all services provided through this program will be conducted in English. This is due to the requirement that grants associated with the program must be submitted in English..