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Advanced Industries Accelerator (AIA) Programs is sponsored by Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). These programs facilitate market access for companies in key industries, including aerospace and defense. It offers Proof-of-Concept grants, Early-Stage Capital grants, and matching grants for businesses looking to export to the global market.
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Colorado Business Incentives | Advanced Industries | OEDIT Advanced Industries Accelerator Programs For: Businesses in an Advanced Industry Type: Grants and investment tax credits The following programs are designed to support job creation and innovation in your field as a business operating in one of Colorado’s seven advanced industries: Energy and natural resources Infrastructure engineering Technology and information Grants and investment tax credits make up the Advanced Industries Accelerator programs which are designed to promote growth and sustainability in these industries by helping accelerate commercialization, encourage public-private partnerships, increase access to early-stage capital and create a strong ecosystem that increases the state’s global competitiveness.
Advanced Industries Programs Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant: This grant helps Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses develop and commercialize advanced technologies that will be created or manufactured in Colorado. Projects can receive up to $250,000.
Collaborative Infrastructure Grant: This grant helps teams of Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses and nonprofits develop new large-scale projects. Projects need to cover gaps in the advanced industries and identify a matching fund of 2-to-1 non-State funding to State funding.
Advanced Industries Export Grant: This grant helps Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses who want to export or are currently exporting. This grant is for small- and medium-sized businesses. It reimburses for international business development and marketing costs.
Businesses can apply for up to $15,000 and up to 50% of the approved expenses. Advanced Industry Investment Tax Credit: Investors can earn a state income tax credit of 25% of an investment in an advanced industries business, up to $100,000 in credits. If the advanced industries business is located in a rural county or an Enterprise Zone, investors can earn a state income tax credit of 35% of their investment.
If you are a Colorado business looking to take advantage of these programs, please visit oedit. colorado. gov/ai to learn more about the application process for these programs.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Companies in Colorado's advanced industries, including aerospace and defense. Specific eligibility for Proof-of-Concept, Early-Stage Capital, and export matching grants will apply. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $250,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.