Delaware Business R&D Grants
A guide to competitive and entitlement funding opportunities.
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Competitive Grants
Delaware Innovation Fund - Seed Grant
Delaware Division of Small Business
Provides seed funding for early-stage technology companies to develop innovative products and services. Focus on biotech, advanced materials, and renewable energy.
- Must be a Delaware-based company
- Fewer than 25 employees
- High-growth potential
EDGE Grants (Encouraging Development, Growth & Expansion)
Delaware Division of Small Business
A competitive grant program providing a 3:1 match for early-stage businesses to support innovation and job growth in the state. Open to various industries.
- In business less than 5 years
- Fewer than 10 employees
- STEM or Entrepreneur class
Delaware AgTech Innovation Grant
Delaware Department of Agriculture
Funds research and development in agricultural technology to enhance farm productivity, sustainability, and profitability within Delaware.
- Focus on agricultural R&D
- Projects must be conducted in Delaware
- Collaboration with universities encouraged
Entitlement Grants
Delaware R&D Tax Credit
Delaware Division of Revenue
Provides a tax credit for businesses that incur qualified research and development expenses in Delaware. This is a powerful tool to reduce state tax liability.
- Based on federal R&D credit qualifications
- Must have qualified research expenses in DE
- Available to C-corps, S-corps, and LLCs
SBIR/STTR Matching Program
Delaware SBDC / State of Delaware
A state matching fund for Delaware small businesses that have been awarded a federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant.
- Must have an active federal SBIR/STTR award
- Funds can be used for commercialization
- Application is non-competitive if eligible
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