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Ithaca Area Economic Development Opportunity Fund
Equity-like capital for local startups and growth companies in Ithaca and Tompkins County.
About this program
The Ithaca Area Economic Development Opportunity Fund provides flexible capital to local startups and growth-oriented companies in Ithaca and Tompkins County. The fund is designed to help promising local ventures access investment-like financing for growth, commercialization, job creation, and economic impact. Applicants should contact IAED to discuss eligibility, deal structure, use of funds, and investment review requirements.
Eligibility
Startups and growth companies in Ithaca or Tompkins County with scalable business opportunities, local economic impact potential, and a need for flexible growth capital.
Requirements
- Operate or plan to operate a startup or growth company in Ithaca or Tompkins County
- Demonstrate a scalable business opportunity and local economic impact
- Use funds for eligible growth, commercialization, expansion, or business development costs