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Capital Catalyst Program
Provides matching grants to local organizations that operate seed funds for Wisconsin startups and emerging growth companies.
About this program
WEDC's Capital Catalyst Program provides matching grants, typically from $250,000 to $2 million, to approved organizations or communities that manage seed funds for high-growth-potential startups, emerging growth companies, and R&D commercialization efforts. Local funds may provide loans or investments to startups and early-stage innovative small businesses in their service areas.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are organizations or communities capable of managing a seed fund and providing entrepreneurial support to Wisconsin startups and emerging growth companies.
Requirements
- Applicant must be an approved organization or community capable of managing a seed fund.
- Seed fund must support high-growth-potential startups, emerging growth companies, or R&D commercialization in Wisconsin.
- Applicant must provide matching funds at a ratio of at least 1:1.