Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced eight innovative Kentucky companies will receive nearly $900,000 in state matching grants to support high-paying jobs and further grow the state’s technology industry.

The $889,427 in grants are part of the commonwealth’s nationally recognized Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) matching funds program. The funds, in part, will match $3.15 million the businesses will collectively receive in federal grants.

The eight Kentucky-based businesses awarded matching funds are using technology to advance multiple fields, from farming and pest solutions to Alzheimer’s disease care.