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Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants

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Agency: Colorado Office of Economic Development
Funding: $50,000 - $750,000 (matching)
Deadline: March 1, 2026 (4 days remaining)
Status: Active
Eligibility: Colorado companies commercializing proprietary technologies

About This Grant

Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants is sponsored by Colorado Office of Economic Development. Funds technology commercialization in food tech or advanced manufacturing, potentially applicable to innovative gluten-free baking processes or equipment.

Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:

Economic Development & Job Growth | Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants | OEDIT Occupational License Database Outdoor Recreation Industry Minority Owned Businesses Defense & Homeland Security Energy & Natural Resources Infrastructure Engineering Tourism & Outdoor Recreation Transportation & Logistics Company Expansion Program Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants Funding & Incentives Wizard Economic Development Commission Support for Colorado Exporters Support for Foreign Investors Additional Trade Resources Upcoming International Events International Rankings and Statistics Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants Funding & Incentives Menu Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants Funding & Incentives Wizard Economic Development Commission General Contact Information Office of Economic Development and International Trade Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants The Advanced Industries (AI) Accelerator Programs promote growth and sustainability in Colorado’s 7 advanced industries by helping drive innovation, accelerate commercialization, encourage public-private partnerships, increase access to early stage capital and create a strong ecosystem that increases the state’s global competitiveness. Colorado’s advanced industries are: Energy and natural resources (including cleantech) Infrastructure engineering Technology and information Grant funding is used to identify and pull technologies from research institutions where they were discovered and connect them to the private sector where they can be developed into commercialize-able products. Grant funding is used to fund companies using technologies developed in proof of concept grants and other early stage start-ups that have created viable products that meet a market need and that can be created or manufactured in Colorado and Grant funding is used to accelerate commercialization and innovation of AI products and services by building capacity and workforce for the AI ecosystem. The AI Infrastructure Grant Application is open twice a year, in the fall and in the spring. Application dates are announced via the OEDIT website or click here to have program updates and announcements send to you directly. AI Export Grant, Global Consultant Network, Deadlines for applications are due at 5 p.m. (Mountain Time) on the first business day of November, March and July. Timeline Submission Deadline Timeline Submission Deadline All applications distributed to industry specific sub-committees Strategic Oversight Board considers applications and makes recommendations Sub-committees meet and select applications to refer to full committee Full committee review meeting 2015 Advanced Industries Accelerator Programs Annual Report 2015 Bioscience Discovery Evaluation Grant Program Update Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants 1625 Broadway, Ste. 2700, Denver, Colorado 80202 Phone (303) 892-3840 | Fax (303) 892-3848 Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade - A Division of the Colorado Governor’s Office - John W. Hickenlooper

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Official Opportunity Details

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Colorado’s advanced industries are: Energy and natural resources (including cleantech) Infrastructure engineering Technology and information Grant funding is used to identify and pull technologies from research institutions where they were discovered and connect them to the private sector where they can be developed into commercialize-able products.

Grant funding is used to fund companies using technologies developed in proof of concept grants and other early stage start-ups that have created viable products that meet a market need and that can be created or manufactured in Colorado and Grant funding is used to accelerate commercialization and innovation of AI products and services by building capacity and workforce for the AI ecosystem.

The AI Infrastructure Grant Application is open twice a year, in the fall and in the spring. Application dates are announced via the OEDIT website or click here to have program updates and announcements send to you directly. AI Export Grant, Global Consultant Network, Deadlines for applications are due at 5 p.

m. (Mountain Time) on the first business day of November, March and July.

Timeline Submission Deadline Timeline Submission Deadline All applications distributed to industry specific sub-committees Strategic Oversight Board considers applications and makes recommendations Sub-committees meet and select applications to refer to full committee Full committee review meeting 2015 Advanced Industries Accelerator Programs Annual Report 2015 Bioscience Discovery Evaluation Grant Program Update Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants 1625 Broadway, Ste.

Eligibility Requirements

Colorado companies commercializing proprietary technologies

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants?

Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Colorado companies commercializing proprietary technologies Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.

What is the typical funding level for Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants?

Current published award information indicates $50,000 - $750,000 (matching) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.

When is the deadline for Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants?

The current target date is March 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.

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