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Entrepreneurial Investment Awards Program is a grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority that funds organizations directly supporting entrepreneurs and early-stage startups in Iowa. Awards of up to $200,000 per organization support resource providers that play a critical role in helping new ventures create, locate, or expand a business in Iowa.
The program provides financial assistance to Iowa-based organizations with principal operations in the state that offer comprehensive business development services for emerging and early-stage innovation companies. Eligible services include mentorship, startup acceleration, coworking spaces, and access to capital programs. Applications are accepted on a rolling or competitive basis; contact Iowa IEDA for current cycle details.
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Entrepreneurial Investment Awards Program | Economic Development & Finance Authority Entrepreneurial Investment Awards Program Enhancing the ecosystem that develops, launches and grows entrepreneurs and startups The Entrepreneurial Investment Awards (EIA) program provides financial assistance to Iowa-based organizations that directly support entrepreneurs and early-stage startups.
These resource providers play a critical role in helping new ventures create, locate or expand a business in Iowa. Applications for Fiscal Year 2026 EIA awards are now closed. Applicants must confirm eligibility with IEDA and be invited to apply prior to submitting materials.
To qualify, an organization must offer comprehensive business development services specifically designed for emerging and early-stage innovation companies. Those services may include, but are not limited to: Business model development Financial strategies and management Mentoring and management coaching Awards under the EIA program are not guaranteed and are determined through a competitive review process.
A single service provider may receive up to $200,000, but the actual award amount, if any, will be based on committee recommendations and available funding. Funds must be used to cover operating costs that directly support business development services for emerging and early-stage innovation companies.
Highlighted projects from previous award recipients: Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce established the Kitchen Council food incubator to offer comprehensive services to the food industry and food-based startups. Mason City's NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center assisted existing rural businesses with opportunities to pursue rapid growth through technology or technology-enabled new markets.
Ames' ISU Research Park created the ISU Startup Factory , a new model bringing together critical resources to move technology from the lab to the marketplace. A service provider with a principal place of operations in Iowa Offer a comprehensive set of business development services targeted to emerging and early-stage innovation companies The application window is now closed. Watch this page for the next round of applications.
To verify eligibility and receive a current application, please contact Megan Brandt at megan. brandt@iowaeda. com or 515.
348. 6198.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Iowa-based organizations with principal operations in the state that provide comprehensive business development services for emerging/early-stage innovation companies. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $200,000 per organization Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.