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Innovative Business Resource Center - ACCEL-KS Join Life Skills Academy-Maker Space Technical Assistance Grants E-Community Gap Financing YEC-Youth Entrepreneur Challenge Entrepreneurship Tax Credits ACCEL-KS Rural Innovation Grants (2 x $5,000) Offered by Innovative Business Resource Center (IBRC) Application deadline is March 29, midnight.
In Collaboration with Groover Labs, Wichita, KS Click here for the March 6 press release The Innovative Business Resource Center (IBRC) is pleased to offer two $5,000 innovation grants to Montgomery County–area entrepreneurs as part of the ACCEL-KS (Accelerating Concepts to Commercialization in Kansas) program funded through the Kansas Department of Commerce .
Groover Labs in Wichita was awarded the statewide ACCEL-KS grant and is partnering with selected rural organizations across Kansas to ensure strong rural participation. IBRC is proud to serve as the rural partner for Montgomery County and surrounding area. Our local IBRC board with evaluate the applications and make the award decisions.
Click here to download the fillable PDF application. ACCEL-KS is designed to help founders move from idea to validation . These grants are intended to help entrepreneurs explore and validate innovative solutions to real problems.
The solution does not have to be a brand-new invention. However, it should represent a new or innovative approach — whether that’s a new product, service, process, technology application, or business model. The purpose of this funding is to help you answer important questions such as: Is this a real and widely experienced problem?
Is my solution meaningfully different? Is this feasible to develop further? Could this scale beyond a single customer or community?
Even if you have a sticky internal problem that needs be solved, you can apply even if you don't see offering the solution to the marketplace. What Can the $5,000 Be Used For?
Grant funds may be used to test, validate, or advance your concept, including: Market validation research Pilot program implementation Customer discovery interviews Product testing and iteration Technical feasibility analysis Small-batch production runs Software/app development milestones Regulatory, patent, or specialized consulting related to validation Funds are not intended for general operating expenses unrelated to testing or validating your concept.
You are located in or doing business in Montgomery County, Kansas or the surrounding area. You have identified a problem worth solving You have a potential innovative solution You want to test whether your idea can move to the next stage Minority- and women-owned businesses are encouraged to apply.
Two grants available: $5,000 each Application Deadline: March 29 at midnight Recipients Notified: March 31 Funds Distributed: Immediately upon selection and receipt of W-9 Recipients will be selected using a structured evaluation rubric focused on: Innovation of the solution Feasibility of next-stage development Click here to download the fillable PDF application.
When completed, email the application to: Call Jim if you have questions about eligibility, project fit, or how to position your proposal. Innovative Business Resource Center (IBRC) IBRC supports entrepreneurs and small businesses in Montgomery County and the surrounding region through coaching, programming, and access to capital.
Groover Labs is a Wichita-based coworking and prototyping community focused on supporting innovators, startups, and product developers across Kansas. "Innovative Business Resource Center" (IBRC) is a Kansas Not-for-Profit organization and a 501(c)3 organization. Montgomery County, Kansas.
IBRC is the local partner organization for Montgomery County E-Community, a Network Kansas initiative. Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Entrepreneurs in Montgomery County and surrounding areas in Kansas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
ACCEL-KS Rural Innovation Grants is funded by Innovative Business Resource Center (IBRC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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