EDGE Grants (Encouraging Development, Growth & Expansion) is sponsored by State of Delaware. Delaware's EDGE Grant program offers funding for STEM businesses and non-STEM entrepreneurs. The state focuses on businesses with growth potential, job creation capacity, and measurable economic impact within Delaware, with a match funding requirement.

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0 is now closed. The application review process is beginning. Finalists will be notified in early April.

Non-selected applicants will be notified at the same time by email.

April 30 and May 1 – EDGE Pitch Dates – open to the public May 12 – EDGE Awards Ceremony 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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