Businesses
Government-funded
$500K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Seed grants and commercialization awards for Maine technology companies and researchers. Seed grants up to $20,000 (no match required) and development grants up to $500,000 (1:1 match) for companies in marine technology, biotech, composites, environmental tech, forestry, IT, and precision manufacturing.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Company must be Maine-based
2.Seed grants: up to $20,000, no match required
3.Development grants: up to $500,000 with 1:1 cash match
4.Must operate in MTI's targeted sectors
5.Competitive grant cycle — typically 2 rounds per year
NDED · Nebraska
Refundable income tax credits and sales tax exemptions for Nebraska businesses making significant capital investments and creating quality jobs, with tiered benefits based on investment and job levels.
DCEO · Illinois
Corporate income tax credits for Illinois businesses creating at least 10 new full-time jobs, providing credits equal to 50% of the income taxes withheld from new employees for up to 10 years. Retains and attracts corporate headquarters, manufacturers, and technology companies.
ACCD · Vermont
Cash incentive payments for Vermont businesses creating new qualifying jobs, calculated as a share of new payroll and capital investment over a 5-year period.