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Find similar grantsSSBCI 2. 0 / IDEA Fund Co-Investment Program is sponsored by Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC). Missouri's flagship state-sponsored venture capital initiative funded by the federal SSBCI 2.
0 program, providing equity-based investments to early-stage, high-growth potential Missouri companies.
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IDEA Fund Program - Missouri Technology Corporation Jenni Rabenau 2026-02-10T13:46:19-06:00 The IDEA Fund: Missouri’s State-Sponsored Venture Capital Program The Innovation, Development, and Entrepreneurial Advancement (IDEA) Fund is MTC’s flagship state-sponsored venture capital initiative that makes investments in exchange for equity or convertible debt to the most promising early-stage, high-growth potential businesses.
By leveraging state and federal funding, the IDEA Fund makes direct investments to early-stage entrepreneurs as part of their venture funding rounds to support commercialization, accelerate additional private investment and create jobs in the state. This program is a catalyst for economic growth, supporting businesses as they create jobs, drive technological advancements, and build a stronger future for Missouri.
The IDEA Fund is primarily funded by the Federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2. 0 program. The July 2026 Award Cycle – IDEA Fund Info Session is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17.
2026 beginning at 12 PM. Register for the Info Session! → The IDEA Fund encompasses three specialized programs designed to support startups at different growth stages: For pre-seed or seed-stage technology startups raising less than $1 million.
Provides up to $100,000 in investment and requires a matching co-investment. For the purpose of technology and business development. Targets companies in the seed or Series A stage, raising $1 million -$5 million.
Offers up to $500,000 in investment and requires a matching co-investment. For the purpose of advancing technology or science, and business development. Designed for Series A or later-stage companies raising $5 million -$20 million.
Provides up to $2 million in investments and matching co-investment. For the purpose of scaling the businesses, attracting additional private capital, and increase the impact of third-party investments The company must identify at the time of application, a lead investor with relevant domain expertise and/or significant due diligence experience, as determined by MTC.
The lead investor requirement is waived for MTC Portfolio Companies if 25% of the funding round is identified and the company is in good standing with MTC’s data collection process. Eligibility Requirements: To qualify for an IDEA Fund investment, a company must: Location: Be based in Missouri with corporate headquarters in Missouri. Intellectual Property: Possess proprietary or protectable intellectual property.
Matching Funds: Have a third-party dollar-for-dollar matching investment from a private source at the time of closing and the ability to close MTC’s investment within six (6) months of investment award. Focus Areas: Operate within one of MTC’s seven focus areas: Biomedical & Life Sciences Healthcare Technology & Services Financial Technology & Services Application Process: Complete the required application process.
Application Submission: Submit the application before the deadline for consideration in the next award cycle. Review: MTC staff reviews applications quarterly. Notification: Applicants are notified approximately one month after the deadline whether they are invited to present to the MTC Investment Committee.
Committee Presentations: Selected applicants present to the Investment Committee, which recommends funding decisions to MTC’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Board Approval: Recommendations are reviewed and approved by the MTC Board of Directors. Due Diligence: Approved companies with matching funds undergo a due diligence process.
Participation Agreement: Approved companies sign a Participation Agreement before closing the investment.
( Download Participation Agreement → ) MTC IDEA Fund 2026 Award Cycles Flyer → 2026 Award Cycle Deadlines CLOSED | January 2026 Award Cycle • Application deadline: 11:59 pm, November 4, 2025 • Presentation to Investment Committee: January 2026 • Approval & Award: by end of January 2026 CLOSED | April 2026 Award Cycle • Application deadline: 11:59 pm, February 3, 2026 • Presentation to Investment Committee: April 2026 • Approval & Award: by end of April 2026 • Application deadline: 11:59 pm, May 5, 2026 • Presentation to Investment Committee: July 2026 • Board approval: by end of July 2026 • Application deadline: 11:59 pm, August 4, 2026 • Presentation to Investment Committee: October 2026 • Board approval: by end of October 2026 2026 Application – Ready to Apply?
Take the next step toward securing state-sponsored venture capital funding with the FY26 IDEA Fund Application. Download the FY26 IDEA Fund Application (PDF) → for review purposes. We recommend preparing responses in advance, as the online platform does not support saving drafts.
Please complete your submission in one sitting. Start Your Application Now → $60M+ invested in over 169 startups. $2.
2B in private capital raised. 8,000+ Missouri-based jobs created. SSBCI Eligibility Guidance → Questions?
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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.