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Deadline was October 20, 2023. Program is closed/expired.
Arlington Innovation Fund (AIF) Catalyst Grants is a grant program from Arlington Economic Development that funds early-stage technology startups through non-dilutive co-investment grants to help extend their runway and access larger venture capital rounds. The program provides grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, matched 1:1 to capital already raised.
Applicants must demonstrate they have raised a minimum of $25,000 and up to $500,000. Eligible applicants are Arlington-based startups looking to expand their customer base, employment, and operations in the region. The program also includes technical assistance to support company growth.
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Arlington Innovation Fund (AIF) Catalyst Grant Program – US - Funds for Companies You are here: Home / Grant / Arlington Innovation Fund (AIF) Catalyst Grant Program – US Deadline: 20 October 2023 The Arlington Economic Development is excited to introduce the Arlington Innovation Fund (AIF) Catalyst Grant Program.
The Catalyst Grant Program is a tool to help increase funding for early-stage technology startups through technical assistance and non-dilutive, co-investment grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, to help companies extend their runway of funding and gain access to larger venture capital rounds to expand their customer base, employment, and operations.
Companies must demonstrate that they have raised a minimum of $25,000, up to $500,000. Once verified, grants will be a 1:1 match up to $50,000 for companies that have raised between $25,000 and $50,000. Any company that has raised between $50,001 and $500,000 will receive a capped grant at $50,000.
Funds awarded through the Catalyst Grant can be used for any business operation expenses incurred by the startup . Examples include machinery and equipment, office supplies, hiring consultants or advisors, purchasing of services, and tenant upgrades to commercial office space.
Must be a registered LLC, S-Corp or C-Corp, with the principal office address in Arlington according to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (virtual addresses and P. O.
boxes are NOT ELIGIBLE) Must be a for-profit company Must have at least one full-time employee Must have raised a minimum of $25,000 but no more than $500,000 Primary source of revenue must be derived from the sale, licensure or distribution of proprietary technology Must be current on all applicable Arlington County taxes.
Complete an online application for the Catalyst Grant and provide the following items: A three-minute pitch video A business plan executive summary, no more than three pages A copy of your most recent Arlington business license An internal committee of AED staff, supported by a third-party vendor, will evaluate all applications for the Arlington Innovation Fund’s Catalyst Grant Program.
Only selected companies that meet the base qualifications of the program will be asked to proceed to the next evaluation stage. At the request of County staff and the third-party vendor, applicants may be required to provide additional information prior to funding an award.
Applications are assessed on factors, including but not limited to: Experience of the company’s leadership Strength of the business model Return on investment to Arlington County Any business not classified as a technology company will not be considered.
For the purpose of this program, a technology company is classified as a business whose primary source of revenue is derived from the sale, licensure or distribution of proprietary technology. Catalyst Grant Program funds are awarded to a company at the County’s discretion and are based on the recommendations of the internal review committee and third-party vendor.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Arlington-based startups. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies (SportAI received a portion of $175,000 total) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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This NOFO provides an opportunity to all FY 2018 NIST SBIR Phase I awardees to submit a Phase II application following completion of Phase I. This NOFO provides instructions for FY 2019 NIST SBIR Phase II application preparation and submission requirements. In Phase II, work from Phase I that exhibits potential for commercial application is further developed. Phase II is the R&D or prototype development phase. To apply for a Phase II award, each Phase I awardee will be required to submit a comprehensive application outlining the proposed research and a detailed plan to commercialize the final product. Each NIST Phase II award is for up to $400,000 and up to a 24-month period of performance. One year after completing the Phase II R&D activity, the awardee shall be required to report on its commercialization activities. Up to an additional $6,500 may be requested for Technical and Business Assistance (TABA); see Section 5.11 for more information about TABA. Funding Opportunity Number: 2019-NIST-SBIR-02. Assistance Listing: 11.620. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST. Award Amount: Up to $400K per award.
Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program (Florida) is sponsored by Florida Digital Service. This Florida state grant program enhances cybersecurity resilience in local governments, with a priority focus on fiscally constrained rural areas. Rather than issuing direct funding, the Florida Digital Service will procure cybersecurity solutions directly on behalf of awarded applicants. The grant supports new or expanded capabilities in preventing, detecting, responding to, and recovering from cyber threats.
NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program is a grant from NVIDIA providing up to $60,000 per award to PhD students conducting research that advances accelerated computing and its applications. Now in its 25th year, the program invites nominations from doctoral students pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and related fields. Recipients receive not only research funding but also access to NVIDIA technology, products, and engineering expertise, along with a mandatory in-person summer internship. Students are nominated by their faculty advisors and selected based on academic achievement and research area alignment.