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Defense Innovation Fund (DIF) - Round Rock Chamber is sponsored by Round Rock Chamber. This grant program spurs and accelerates the growth of defense innovation-focused companies at various levels of revenue and funding stages. It is designed to grow with the company as it scales, supplementing growth during the timeliest need in the startup lifecycle.
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Round Rock Chamber Announces New Defense Innovation Fund | Round Rock Round Rock Chamber Announces New Defense Innovation Fund Round Rock, Tx. (March 10, 2023) – The Round Rock Chamber announced today the launch of a $250,000 Round Rock Defense Innovation Fund (DIF) aimed at accelerating growth of defense innovation-focused startups.
The purpose of the fund is to develop a thriving innovation ecosystem that supports high-growth entrepreneurs and start-up businesses within Round Rock’s target industries including aerospace, defense and security. The Round Rock Defense Innovation Fund is designed to drive the growth of defense innovation companies at various levels of revenue and funding stages during the timeliest need in the start-up lifecycle.
DIF grants will be awarded through a competitive application process and on a case-by-case basis for amounts up to $50,000. Round Rock is quickly and intentionally emerging as a leading location for the aerospace and defense industry due to the city’s pro-business climate and abundant veteran and military workforce.
Round Rock is home to thousands of current and former military personnel from nearby bases like Fort Hood, Joint Base San Antonio and Camp Mabry. The city is also home to Army Futures Command’s Resource Operations Center, the global headquarters of Dell Technologies and countless other military contractors and suppliers.
Startups with a focus on defense innovation interested in launching or expanding operations in Round Rock are encouraged to apply. Companies will be evaluated by a team of industry experts to determine grant amounts. Click here to learn more about Round Rock’s defense industry and apply for the Round Rock Defense Innovation Fund.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Startups with a focus on defense innovation interested in having operations in Round Rock. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Defense Innovation Fund (DIF) - Round Rock Chamber is funded by Round Rock Chamber. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Round Rock Defense Innovation Fund (DIF) is sponsored by Round Rock Chamber. The Defense Innovation Fund (DIF) is a grant program by the Round Rock Chamber to accelerate the growth of defense innovation-focused companies. It provides grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 through an application process and on a case-by-case basis.
Defense Innovation Fund (DIF) is sponsored by Round Rock Chamber (Texas). The Defense Innovation Fund is a grant program designed to spur and accelerate the growth of defense innovation-focused companies at various stages in the startup lifecycle. It aims to supplement growth and is awarded through an application process on a case-by-case basis.
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