The EMG program provides early-stage technology-based companies with services and funding to
support their efforts in obtaining significant federal grant funding. Additionally, Business Planning
services rendered by the Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) increase the
entrepreneurial proficiency of state entrepreneurs and small business owners.
WEDC provides funding to the Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) to deliver microgrants to clients for the services below:
• Small Business lnnovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR)
Assistance program, providing up to $4,500 for assistance to prepare and submit an
SBIR/STTR or other federal funding proposal. Applicants awarded federal funding may
receive an additional $1,000 funding bonus through the program.
• Commercialization Planning Assistance, providing individual and small business applicants
up to $4,500 for assistance in completing business validation activities and a comprehensive
market study or business plan or commercialization plan to procure Phase ll SBIR/STTR
funding or to prepare for angel or venture capital funding. Applicants must utilize an eligible
professional services provider.
• Entrepreneurial Training Program, providing a grant of up to $750 to entrepreneurs upon
successful completion of start-up coursework provided by the SBDC in the University of
Wisconsin-System. Eligible applicants must provide at least a $250 match. Eligible
coursework may focus on either business modeling or business planning.