Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program is sponsored by Economic Development & Finance Authority, Iowa. Offers grants to small and mid-sized manufacturers in Iowa for adopting smart technologies to enhance productivity and competitiveness.

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0 Technology Investment Program provides grants that assist small- and mid-sized enterprises with the adoption and integration of smart technologies into existing operations in the state. Applications will open January 5, 2026 on iowagrants. gov Grants offered through this program are aimed at helping manufacturers increase productivity, efficiency and competitiveness.

They may be used for the purchase of equipment and specialized hardware or software in the Industry 4. 0 technology groups.

Eligible projects include: Manufacturing Innovation Equipment: Machinery acquisition, such as a 3D printer Specialized equipment for automation, such as collaborative robotics Advanced and autonomous robotics Equipment for process improvements Manufacturing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Infrastructure: IIoT infrastructure hardware, such as enhanced server equipment to enable more cloud computing Predictive maintenance software Sensor integration into industrial tools and shop floor machinery to determine wear or flaws Industrial wearable technology integration to prevent injury Data analytics software/engineering Data visualization software Augmented reality equipment Sensor-driven transmission of real-time information from factory-floor to customers or suppliers Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tagging software and equipment to track inventory Companies can apply for up to $75,000 over the lifetime of the business and a 1:1 match is required.

Prior to applying, an Industry 4. 0 assessment provided by the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) will be required and must be submitted with the application. The assessment window will open September 8th, 2025 and the last day to request an assessment will be November 21, 2025.

For more information about the assessment, please visit the CIRAS website . To be eligible for the grants, Iowa manufacturers must: Be incorporated or authorized to do business in Iowa Employ a minimum of 3 and fewer than 125 full-time employees across all locations Designate with NAICS codes falling between 31-33 (used in the Manufacturing 4.

0 report) Derive a minimum of 51% of their revenue from the sale of manufactured goods Have been operating for at least three years The application will open in January 2026 on iowagrants. gov Prior to applying, please confirm business is in good standing with the Iowa Department of Revenue. Failure to bring business to good standing prior to completion of application will result in denial.

Manufacturers are required to submit their CIRAS assessment with the application. The assessment request window will close on November 21, 2025. Manufacturing 4.

0 Technology Investment Program Fact Sheet (570. 11 KB) .

pdf List items for Technology Investment Grant Resources Technology Investment Grant Required Documents Required Documentation for Application Iowa withholding tax permit number Iowa sales tax permit number US DOT Number, if applicable State of Incorporation and Date of Incorporation If the business is incorporated in Iowa or authorized to do business in Iowa, this information may be available from the Secretary of State’s website Number of employees at each location of the business List of business’ owners and percent ownership Any license issued by the Department of Inspections and Appeals, Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship or others if applicable and/or if name on license is different from the applicant License number issued by the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division, if applicable and if name on license is different from the applicant Total project budget and uses of funds Amount of financial assistance requested from IEDA The business should request no more than grant match to meet the matching requirement of the program; the maximum award amount that can be claimed by one applicant between both grant programs is $75,000 for the lifetime of the business Three months of company financials (to verify the ability to provide a cash match for the grant) Amounts of other sources of funds for the project and documentation of any commitments of those funds Assessment by the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) A C IRAS Manufacturing 4.

0 Assessment must be completed before applying for grant funds and is a required submission on the application