The North Carolina Department of Commerce has opened a new round of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants totaling $2.1 million, with a focus on technology startups developing advanced coding tools, AI‑assisted code review, and developer‑environment platforms. Highlighted in a Tech Insider report, the program aims to accelerate growth in the state’s fast‑moving developer‑infrastructure segment, recognizing its strategic importance for the broader tech ecosystem.

Recipients will receive funding to prototype and commercialize solutions that streamline software development workflows, improve code quality through machine learning, and enhance collaboration among engineering teams. By bolstering these capabilities, North Carolina seeks to attract and retain high‑tech talent, foster innovation clusters, and position the state as a hub for next‑generation development tools that could benefit enterprises nationwide.

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