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Michigan Startup Grants is sponsored by Smart Biz iT + NXTKey Labs. This program offers professional service grant opportunities for Michigan founders, startups, and small businesses building, launching, securing, or scaling a software product, SaaS platform, app, or AI-enabled tool. Eligible support may include software development, MVP buildout, cybersecurity readiness, and SOC 2 readiness preparation.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Michigan founders, startups, and small businesses actively building or improving a software product, MVP, application, platform, or AI-enabled tool. Grant awards are professional service credits, not cash payments. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 in non-dilutive professional service credits (not cash payments). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Michigan Startup Grants is funded by Smart Biz iT + NXTKey Labs. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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