Bringing Federal
Innovation Funding
to Southern Oregon
Universal Enterprise Solutions LLC — Oregon's community-embedded SBIR/STTR program administrator, connecting the Rogue Valley's innovators to tens of millions in non-dilutive federal R&D funding.
The Oregon SBIR/STTR
FAST Program
The SBA's Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program funds state-level organizations to increase SBIR/STTR participation from women-owned, rural-based, and socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses in undercapitalized regions.
Universal Enterprise Solutions LLC is applying to serve as Oregon's FAST program administrator — bringing this critical infrastructure to Southern Oregon's most underserved innovation communities for the first time.
"What Oregon needs is a program administrator with the management infrastructure, compliance expertise, and community embeddedness to deliver all three SBA-authorized FAST activities to the state's most underserved innovators."
Programs reauthorized April 13, 2026 — UES's client pipeline is ready to move immediately.
The Gap We're Closing
Southern Oregon's economic reality demands a different kind of innovation support — one rooted in the community it serves.
These communities have innovative ideas. What they lack is the institutional infrastructure to compete for federal R&D funding. UES exists to close that gap.
Three SBA-Authorized
Program Activities
The FAST program funds three specific activities. UES's program is organized around all three — with specialized partners delivering each component.
Outreach
Increase the pipeline of SBIR/STTR applicants through targeted training and community engagement across Southern Oregon and statewide.
- YouthWorks and SOESD network outreach
- Regional innovation networking events
- University and school system engagement
- 3–5 statewide strategic partner agreements
- University of Oregon institutional bridge
Technical & Business Assistance
Support entrepreneurs through programs that improve proposal development, team creation, and technology commercialization.
- Comprehensive client intake and triage
- SBIR/STTR eligibility and readiness assessment
- Pre-application compliance setup
- Project management and accountability
- GrantWell grant development support
Financial Support
Connect eligible small businesses to financial resources to cover proposal development costs and bridge funding gaps.
- Phase 0 TA grant awareness and referral
- Phase 0/00 application preparation support
- Conference and training cost assistance
- Phase I–II bridge resource connections
- Business Oregon matching grant coordination
How We Work
With Clients
Outreach & Identification
We identify potential SBIR/STTR applicants through our YouthWorks, SOESD, and regional entrepreneur networks.
Intake & Readiness Assessment
Every client receives a comprehensive business assessment covering structure, product, market fit, and SBIR/STTR eligibility.
Pre-Application Compliance Setup
We assist with federal registration requirements (UEI, SAM.gov), business structure review, and partner identification.
Application Support & Accountability
We manage the process — setting checkpoints, coordinating subcontractors, tracking deadlines, and ensuring on-time submission.
Post-Award Facilitation
We provide compliance orientation and connect awardees to qualified resources for ongoing federal reporting requirements.
Key Personnel
A decade-plus of compliance, management, and grant development expertise — built through real-world practice in Southern Oregon's communities.
Teisha Mechetti
Over a decade of demonstrated expertise in business consulting, complex management, technical compliance, and project management. Founder of THNK and THINK, board member of SPARC WISE, and business development lead at Archelon. SAM.gov registration continuously active since 2013.
- Independent Project & Compliance Manager (2013–present)
- Management Consultant, UES (2021–present)
- Board Member, SPARC WISE
- A.S. General Agriculture, College of the Redwoods (2022)
Shannon Clark
Founder and CEO of GrantWell LLC, bringing extensive experience in grant research, identification, and application assistance across accelerators, incubators, pilots, foundational, corporate, and government funding categories across six or more organizations.
- Founder & CEO, GrantWell LLC
- Elected Chair, Two Rivers Soil & Water Conservation District (2014–present)
- Executive Director, SPARC WISE
- Long-term systems management, Asante Health System
Active Client
Pipeline
UES has been actively researching SBIR/STTR opportunities for clients since fall 2025. With programs reauthorized April 13, 2026, the pipeline is ready to move immediately.
Over 15 years of development in proprietary chip-based indoor navigation technology for blind and low-vision individuals. Delivers sub-meter accuracy without cameras, deployable across hospitals, campuses, airports, and public spaces.
Advanced microbial biotechnology applying naturally occurring Archaea to remediate contaminated soil and water in-situ, at 50–80% cost savings over conventional methods. Manages full process from assessment to regulatory closure.
Ethical Disclosure: Teisha Mechetti contributes time to both companies on a volunteer basis and receives no compensation from grant award funding. Any future compensation is limited to discrete project management and compliance work — not tied to grant proceeds. All SBIR/STTR support provided to these clients will be fully documented and disclosed consistent with federal grant administration requirements.
Our Ecosystem Partners
UES does not work alone. A deliberately assembled network of specialized partners delivers every component of the FAST program.
Ready to Pursue
Federal R&D Funding?
Whether you're a Southern Oregon innovator with a technology ready for SBIR/STTR, or a regional organization interested in partnering with our statewide program, we want to hear from you.