74-8108. Small business innovation research matching grant bridge financing programs. (a) The secretary is directed to develop a small business innovation research (SBIR) matching grant program which meets the highest current standards for state matching grants to federal phase I SBIR program. Prior to establishing the SBIR matching grant program, the secretary shall conduct a survey and analysis of the most effective SBIR matching grant programs existing in other states.
(b) The secretary is hereby directed to establish a small business innovation research bridge financing fund. Such fund shall provide grants, loans, royalty or equity investment to firms that have previously received federal phase I SBIR moneys and that have applied for a phase II SBIR grant.
History: L. 1986, ch. 284, § 8; L. 1995, ch. 126, § 1; L. 2011, ch. 104, § 21; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities
Article 81 - Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation
74-8104 Powers; exemption from state purchasing laws; certain records secure.
74-8108 Small business innovation research matching grant bridge financing programs.
74-8108a Review of small business innovation research bridge financing program.
74-8113 Employees of Kansas technology enterprise corporation.
74-8114 Disposition of moneys.
74-8116 State patent depository library; designation of state agency therefor; grant to establish.
74-8123 Abolition of Kansas technology enterprise corporation.
74-8129 Same; transfer of certain property and records to board of regents; resolution of conflicts.
74-8130 Same; rights preserved in legal actions and proceedings.
74-8130a Effective date for certain sections.
74-8131 Citation of act; purpose.
74-8135 Same; designation upon determination that criteria satisfied; reporting requirements.