SB 315: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE TECHNICAL INNOVATION PROGRAM.
SB 315 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Aug 17, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis act updates the Delaware Technical Innovation Program at Title 29 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 87A, Subchapter III by authorizing the Division of Small Business to provide matching funds or supplemental grant funds to eligible Delaware small businesses receiving federal SBIR or STTR awards in order to support res...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Economy
Benefits
- Increases competitiveness of local firms for federal R&D grants.
- Provides clearer guidelines for supplemental funding eligibility.
Risks
- Funding is subject to state budget appropriations.
Society
Benefits
- Potential to stimulate high-skill job creation.
- Encourages innovation-led economic growth.
Risks
- Benefits are largely limited to established small tech businesses.
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Analysis status
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Success of this program relies heavily on the administrative discretion of the Division to allocate funds effectively.
Actual funding availability depends on separate annual budget appropriations.
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