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Find similar grantsIowa Innovation SBIR/STTR Outreach Programs is sponsored by Iowa Economic Development Authority. Provides support to Iowa-based small businesses applying for SBIR/STTR grants, including matching funds for Phase I awards.
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America's Seed Fund: Iowa Program | Economic Development & Finance Authority America's Seed Fund: Iowa Program America's Seed Fund: Iowa Program enhances innovation by assisting Iowa companies in obtaining and applying for federal small business funding. This program reviews business ideas, offers professional proposal assistance and provides commitments to matching funds for Phase I and Phase II awards.
This is also known as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Outreach Program.
Complementary support from IEDA includes: 100% of third-party proposal assistance $75,000 total financial support Phase I: $50,000 grant on top of any federal grant or contract Phase II: $25,000 grant upon submission of federal grant or contract Iowa-based company legally formed and registered with the Iowa Secretary of State Innovative companies working on complex problems to solve real-world challenges Feasibility studies to validated concepts in Phase I Field testing, prototyping and scaling in Phase II Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis For current application and to verify eligibility, contact [email protected]
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses based in Iowa applying for SBIR/STTR grants. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Iowa Innovation SBIR/STTR Outreach Programs is funded by Iowa Economic Development Authority. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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