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Find similar grantsManufacturing Readiness Grants is sponsored by Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). This grant assists manufacturers in Indiana with investing in smart technology and making tech-enabled capital investments in smart manufacturing.
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Economic Activity Stabilization and Enhancement (EASE) Downloads & Additional Materials Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Michiana (North Central Indiana) Partnership Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority Southwest Indiana Economic Development Coalition Video: Indiana Regional Cities Press Conference West Central Indiana Economic Development District In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) board of directors approved $10 million to launch the Economic Activity Stabilization and Enhancement (EASE) program aimed at supporting technology and operational advancements in Indiana’s manufacturing industry, which has long been a key driver of the state’s economy.
EASE, which encompasses three complimentary initiatives, is designed to stimulate manufacturing investments that will position Hoosier operations, and the sector overall, for future growth by prioritizing startup investment and resources, technology modernization and development, and training assistance.
SMART & ADVANCED MANUFACTURING (SAM) FOCUS FUND Managed by Elevate Ventures, the state’s venture development partner, this fund will make seed and early-stage investments and provide entrepreneurship resources to manufacturing-focused startups. Investments will focus on companies developing or integrating smart technologies such as 3D printing, data analytics and augmented or virtual reality.
The fund will also identify and encourage IP-to-commercialization opportunities in the manufacturing sector. Total Funding: $3 million Investment: Up to $500,000 (Minimum 1:1 co-investment) Program Contact: Nicholas Kuhn (Vice President of HardTech, Elevate Ventures) - 317. 252.
0258 nkuhn@elevateventures. com In partnership with Conexus Indiana, a nonprofit-branded initiative of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), the state will provide matching grants to companies committing to modernizing their operations or integrating smart technologies and processes in order to improve capacity, speed and quality.
The funding may also be utilized for health care manufacturing technology, providing financial assistance to manufacturers supporting COVID-19 response efforts. Total Funding: $4 million Investment: Up to $200,000 (Minimum 1:1 matching basis) Application: https://www. conexusindiana.
com/manufacturing-readiness-grants/ This planned Smart Manufacturing Studio Lab will provide lab space and access to state-of-the-art smart manufacturing equipment, allowing companies to train employees, validate technologies for their business models and conduct third-party pilot manufacturing.
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Manufacturing Readiness Grants is funded by Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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