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Demonstration Fund is sponsored by Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). Designed to assist Iowa companies with market-ready innovative technologies or products that have commercial viability.
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Demonstration Fund | Economic Development & Finance Authority The Demonstration Fund is designed to assist companies with market-ready innovative technologies or products that have a clear potential for commercial viability.
Assists companies with marketing and business development activities Helps businesses with high-growth potential reach a position to attract follow-on private sector funding Funds are primarily in loans or royalty arrangements with a 1:2 (private:public) match Acquiring management/marketing personnel or expertise Developing and executing marketing and distribution strategy Creating marketing materials Developing/expanding lead compounds (bioscience - pharmacology) Business model validation and refinement Market feedback on technology and recommended enhancements Read the full Administrative Rules Iowa-based company with innovative technology solution Commitment to commercialize product(s) in advanced manufacturing, bioscience or information technology industries Competitive and protectable product, technology or process Product ready for market introduction (exception for bioscience and medical device requiring regulatory approval) Essential management team in place (business development, financial operations and technology) Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis with funding decisions bi-monthly IEDA has engaged the services of VentureNet Iowa to manage the application review process Contact VentureNet Iowa at innovation@iowaeda.
com for current application and to verify eligibility Applicant completes panel review process and presentation to the IEDA Technology and Commercialization Committee (TCC). Application Deadlines and Presentation Schedule (38. 15 KB) Archived .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Iowa-based companies with fewer than 500 employees, innovative technology in advanced manufacturing, bioscience, or IT, with a product ready for market introduction and a 1:2 private-to-public match required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Demonstration Fund is funded by Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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