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EDGE Grant Competition - Division of Small Business - State of Delaware % Division of Small Business Encouraging Development, Growth & Expansion Applications are now closed Entrepreneur track: Up to $400K total available to be split among category winners STEM track: Up to $750K total available to be split among category winners Up to 18 potential awardees Scaled award amounts based on the quality of finalists’ pitch presentation Finalists and awardees receive post-pitch in-kind services and/or award support Resources, Webinars, and Application Materials Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions?
Contact one of the following Business Managers: Joe Zilcosky: Joe. Zilcosky@delaware. gov – Industries: STEM, Fintech, Life Science, and Bio Science Gemini Cornish: Gemini.
Cornish@delaware. gov – Industries: Professional Services, Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Consulting EDGE is a competition for grant funding. STEM (Science/technology/engineering/math)-based companies and Entrepreneur Class (non-STEM) businesses are eligible for funding.
The funds are provided as a $3 (state) to $1 (business) match.
Qualified applications must : Be majority located in Delaware Be in business for less than 7 years Have 15 or fewer full-time employees Have less than $700K in assets Applications will be judged by a panel of experts on: Competitive advantage gained Business viability and likelihood of permanence Job creation/revenue growth Grant funding must be used to expand a business’s viability and sustainability, specifically: Market analysis assistance Building infrastructure/cosmetic enhancements Rent assistance for lab space *Other conditions and qualifications may apply All EDGE AWARDEES – Including Project Descriptions Learn more about the most recent grantees and what they plan to do with the funding.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Delaware-based small businesses in operation for less than 7 years with 10 or fewer employees. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 for Entrepreneur category; up to $100,000 for STEM category (matching grant, 3-to-1 match for STEM/innovative projects). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
EDGE Grant Competition (Entrepreneur Demonstration, Growth and Empowerment) is funded by Delaware Division of Small Business. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Delaware. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
The Fall 2026 EDGE Grant Competition closes at 4 p.m. on September 11, with $750,000 for STEM and $400,000 for Entrepreneur applicants, awards up to $100,000, and a 3-to-1 match. The two tracks are not equally competitive, and the asset test disqualifies more applicants than the revenue test ever will.
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