Startups can potentially receive up to four yearly infusions of cash totaling around $500,000 while small manufacturers may be eligible for a one time investment of up to $250,000.
A few examples of how our portfolio clients typically use our funding include:
* Software development
* Prototype development
* Beta testing
* Sales and marketing expenses
* Customer site visits
* Trade show participation
* Hiring employees
* Developing a new delivery model for an existing service
Cost
- Free
Availability
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Language
- English
Industry
- Open to All Industries
Business Stage
- Idea
- Startup (0-2 years)
- Expansion
- Established (3 years +)
Type of Service
- Funding
Service Delivery
- Mentoring
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