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Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant Program
Discretionary grants for Arkansas accelerator programs mentoring startups in targeted industries.
About this program
The Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant Program provides grants to sponsor full-time immersive business and technology accelerator programs that mentor startup companies and encourage high-skill, high-wage job creation in Arkansas.
Eligibility
Arkansas applicants in good standing that operate eligible accelerator programs serving startups in targeted business activities such as manufacturing, software, scientific and technical services, agriculture, biotechnology, or transportation logistics.
Requirements
- Operate or sponsor a qualifying business and technology accelerator program
- Be in good standing with the Arkansas Secretary of State
- Submit program plan, target industries, budget, startup mentoring model, and job creation rationale