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EDGE Grant Program is sponsored by Delaware Division of Small Business. The EDGE (Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion) Grant Program offers funding to promising early-stage businesses in Delaware to enhance their competitiveness. The program has two tracks, Entrepreneur and STEM, and supports expenses that improve a company's long-term chances of success, such as marketing campaigns or purchasing equipment.
The program involves a competitive pitch process.
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EDGE Grant Competition - Division of Small Business - State of Delaware % Division of Small Business The Spring Round of EDGE 2. 0 is now closed. April 30 and May 1 – EDGE Pitch Dates – open to the public May 12 – EDGE Awards Ceremony Watch our finalists for the EDGE 2.
0 Pitch Competition present their ideas live! Entrepreneur class pitches are Thursday April 30 and STEM class pitches are Friday May 1 . The in-person only event is FREE to watch – register at this link for your seat for one or both days!
There are nine Entrepreneur category finalists and eight STEM category finalists. One hundred twenty-three individuals applied for this round of EDGE, the thirteenth since the program’s launch.
The Entrepreneur finalists are : 3 E’s Equestrian Education Program, Expanding Ideas Inc., Fin Outdoor Recreation LLC, Huxley & Hiro, Little Town LLC, Mother Nurture Composting Services, SOMA Skin & Sculpt, Solid Earth Studio LLC, Rooted Properties Group The STEM Finalists are : Able Sciences, Bison Venture Partners/NGARI, Dunya Analytics, Gida Health LLC, Housecall VR Inc., NeuroSync, Trial IQ Technologies, Zephyr Materials Inc. EDGE 2.
0 Grant Competition 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 Regional Business Managers: Joe Zilcosky: Joe. Zilcosky@delaware. gov – Industries: STEM, Fintech, Life Science, and Bio Science, Location: New Castle County Anastasia Jackson: Anastasia.
Jackson@delaware. gov – Industries: Service-based, Hospitality, Retail, and Restaurant, Location: Kent Count Gemini Cornish: Gemini. Cornish@delaware.
gov – Industries: Professional Services, Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Consulting, Location: Sussex County 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.
Minority, Women & Veteran-owned Businesses Del Prosperity Partnership The Delaware Division of Small Business, part of the Delaware Department of State, is a service-focused agency committed to supporting businesses starting and growing in Delaware. Small businesses can reach out to the Division for assistance in connecting to the resources and advice to succeed.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses must be majority located (51% or more) in Delaware, have been in operation for seven years or less, and have 10 or fewer full-time employees. For the STEM track, eligible applicants must be Delaware-based STEM companies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $100,000 (Entrepreneur track up to $400,000 total, STEM track up to $750,000 total). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
EDGE Grant Program 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.
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