# SBA Funds Maryland SBIR/STTR Support

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s FAST Partnership Program grant is enabling the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) to expand its SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab with proposal coaching and commercialization assistance for Maryland technology companies. The program is intended for first-time and early-stage applicants, with support planned for approximately 20 proposal applicants and 10–15 Phase I and II awardees. The announcement gives no grant amount, application deadline, or procurement contact; the funding supports TEDCO’s assistance program rather than constituting a direct contract award to participating businesses.

- Maryland small businesses pursuing federal SBIR/STTR research funding may benefit from proposal reviews, coaching, and commercialization guidance through TEDCO’s expanded program.
- For procurement professionals, the initiative may help develop a pipeline of small technology firms prepared to compete for federal research and development awards.
- The announcement does not provide an application deadline or a contact for enrollment, so it does not establish a specific near-term submission date or contracting opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)
- University of Maryland (UMD)

### Vendors
- OST Global Solutions ()

### Key Quotes
> This grant strengthens TEDCO’s ability to connect Maryland entrepreneurs with the resources, expertise and partnership they need to compete for federal research funding.
> — Troy LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO

> Participants will receive proposal reviews, individuals coaching and commercialization guidance to help them prepare competitive applications and build sustainable business strategies.
> — Julia Deng, Director of SBIR/STTR Programs at TEDCO

### Sources
- [TEDCO Announces Accepting the Federal and State Technology Partnership Program Grant | citybiz](https://www.citybiz.co/article/913982/tedco-announces-accepting-the-federal-and-state-technology-partnership-program-grant) - citybiz.co