Technology and Innovation Grants funding

Technology and Innovation Grants 2026

Browse open grant programs for tech companies and innovation-driven startups in 2026, sorted by award size, with deadlines and eligibility at a glance.

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Open grants

1,448

Average award

$225,750

Top eligibility tags

startupsmall_businessinnovationweb3

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Browse open grant programs for tech companies and innovation-driven startups in 2026, sorted by award size, with deadlines and eligibility at a glance. Use this page as your shortlist, then jump into the intake wizard so Forrest can narrow the list to the programs you are most likely to win.

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Colosseum Hackathon and Accelerator

Grantor

Colosseum

Award Amount

$250,000

web3startup
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ARRolling

Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant Program

Grantor

Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Award Amount

$250,000

acceleratorstartup_support
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NVRolling

Battle Born Growth Microloan Program

Grantor

Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) / Nevada SSBCI

Award Amount

$250,000

Nevada based100 or fewer employees
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DERolling

Angel Investor Tax Credit (AITC)

Grantor

Delaware Division of Small Business

Award Amount

$250,000

angel investorqualified investment
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NJRolling

Manufacturing Voucher Program (MVP)

Grantor

NJEDA

Award Amount

$250,000

manufacturermwbe bonus eligible
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NYRolling

Ithaca Area Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund

Grantor

Ithaca Area Economic Development

Award Amount

$250,000

small_businesslocal_business
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VTRolling

VCET Vermont Growth Fund 2

Grantor

Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET)

Award Amount

$250,000

Vermont based teamtech enabled
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GARolling

Savannah Technology Workforce Incentive

Grantor

Savannah Economic Development Authority

Award Amount

$250,000

technologyjob_creation
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Octant by Golem Foundation

Grantor

Golem Foundation

Award Amount

$250,000

web3public_goods
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MDRolling

TEDCO SBIR/STTR Matching Funds - Rockville

Grantor

State of Maryland

Award Amount

$250,000

startupsbir
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Rolling

Gitcoin Grants

Grantor

Gitcoin

Award Amount

$250,000

web3open_source
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Sui Foundation Grants Program

Grantor

Sui Foundation

Award Amount

$250,000

web3blockchain
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MDRolling

Maryland Research and Development Tax Credit - Rockville

Grantor

State of Maryland

Award Amount

$250,000

research_developmentinnovation
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IDRolling

Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission Grant

Grantor

State of Idaho

Award Amount

$250,000

research_institutiontechnology_company
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ILRolling

Workforce Solutions Program

Grantor

City of Chicago

Award Amount

$250,000

nonprofitemployer
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MERolling

MTI Business Innovation Funding

Grantor

Maine Technology Institute (MTI)

Award Amount

$250,000

Maine based businessinnovation focused
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CARolling

CPUC Tribal Technical Assistance Grant Program

Grantor

California Public Utilities Commission

Award Amount

$250,000

california_tribestribal_consortia
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CTRolling

Stamford Business Development Support

Grantor

City of Stamford

Award Amount

$250,000

small_businessexpanding_business
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KYRolling

Kentucky Commercialization Fund

Grantor

Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

Award Amount

$250,000

startupuniversity
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NJRolling

CSIT Pilot Clean Tech Demonstration Grant Program

Grantor

New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology

Award Amount

$250,000

businesstech_businesses
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MDRolling

Howard County Catalyst Loan Fund

Grantor

Howard County Economic Development Authority

Award Amount

$250,000

small_businessstartup
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MDNov 15, 2026

Maryland Research and Development Tax Credit

Grantor

Maryland Department of Commerce

Award Amount

$250,000

small_businessfor_profit
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UTRolling

Utah Rural Employment Expansion Program for Provo Companies Expanding Rural Operations

Grantor

Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity

Award Amount

$250,000

job_creationrural
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MARolling

MassCEC Catalyst and InnovateMass Grants

Grantor

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

Award Amount

$250,000

startupsmall_business
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MDRolling

TEDCO SBIR/STTR Matching Funds - Frederick

Grantor

State of Maryland

Award Amount

$250,000

startupsbir
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IARolling

Iowa Innovation Continuum

Grantor

State of Iowa

Award Amount

$250,000

small_businessstartup
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MDRolling

TEDCO SBIR/STTR Matching Funds - Annapolis

Grantor

State of Maryland

Award Amount

$250,000

startupsbir
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NEAR Foundation Grants Program

Grantor

NEAR Foundation

Award Amount

$250,000

web3blockchain
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RIRolling

Rhode Island Innovation Network Matching Grant

Grantor

Rhode Island Commerce

Award Amount

$250,000

nonprofitsmall_business_support
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Rolling

Ethereum Foundation Academic Grants Round

Grantor

Ethereum Foundation

Award Amount

$250,000

academicresearch
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NYRolling

NY Ventures Pre-Seed Fund

Grantor

Empire State Development / NY Ventures

Award Amount

$250,000

startupNew York based
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ALRolling

Innovate Alabama SBIR/STTR Supplemental Grant Program

Grantor

Innovate Alabama

Award Amount

$250,000

SBIRSTTR
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IDRolling

City of Meridian Economic Development Incentive Policy

Grantor

City of Meridian

Award Amount

$250,000

business_expansioneconomic_development
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MDRolling

Maryland Research and Development Tax Credit - Baltimore

Grantor

State of Maryland

Award Amount

$250,000

research_developmentinnovation
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MDRolling

Maryland Research and Development Tax Credit - Annapolis

Grantor

State of Maryland

Award Amount

$250,000

research_developmentinnovation
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VTRolling

VCET Vermont Seed Capital Fund

Grantor

Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET)

Award Amount

$250,000

Vermont based teamtech enabled
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NYRolling

Techstars New York City Accelerator

Grantor

Techstars

Award Amount

$220,000

acceleratorstartup_funding
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UTRolling

Utah Manufacturing Modernization Grant

Grantor

Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity

Award Amount

$200,000

manufacturingsmall_business
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CARolling

California Employment Training Panel (ETP)

Grantor

California Employment Training Panel

Award Amount

$200,000

California employerincumbent workers
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SCRolling

SC Launch Convertible Loan Program

Grantor

SC Launch Inc.

Award Amount

$200,000

startuptechnology_company
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MARolling

Workforce Training Fund General Program (Tech Employers)

Grantor

Commonwealth Corporation / Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Award Amount

$200,000

massachusetts employerUI contributor
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WYRolling

Wyoming SBIR/STTR Match Grant Program

Grantor

Wyoming Business Council

Award Amount

$200,000

wyoming basedsbir awardee
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NYRolling

NYSTAR Innovation Matching Grants Program (Round 5)

Grantor

Empire State Development - NYSTAR

Award Amount

$200,000

small_business
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INRolling

Indiana Manufacturing Readiness Grants

Grantor

State of Indiana

Award Amount

$200,000

manufacturersmall_business
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UTRolling

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Technical Assistance Grant

Grantor

Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity

Award Amount

$200,000

small_business_supportentrepreneurship
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TXRolling

Bexar County Economic Development Innovation Grant

Grantor

Bexar County

Award Amount

$200,000

innovationstartup
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WIRolling

Entrepreneurship Partner Grant (EPG) Program

Grantor

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

Award Amount

$200,000

entrepreneurship organizationwisconsin based
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UTRolling

Utah Economic Development Tax Increment Financing

Grantor

Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity

Award Amount

$200,000

expanding_businessjob_creation
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TXRolling

San Antonio Medical Foundation Collaborative Grant

Grantor

San Antonio Medical Foundation

Award Amount

$200,000

nonprofithealthcare
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Aave Grants DAO

Grantor

Aave DAO

Award Amount

$200,000

direct to businesssmall_business
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UTRolling

Utah Economic Assistance Grant

Grantor

Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity

Award Amount

$200,000

small_businesseconomic_development_organization
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Rolling

Polygon Grants

Grantor

Polygon Foundation

Award Amount

$200,000

developerdirect to business
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OHRolling

Ohio Third Frontier Technology Validation and Start-Up Fund (TVSF) - Phase 2

Grantor

Ohio Third Frontier Commission / Ohio Department of Development

Award Amount

$200,000

Ohio based startuptechnology company
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MDRolling

TEDCO Builder Fund

Grantor

Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)

Award Amount

$200,000

small_business
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IARolling

University of Iowa Innovation Challenge

Grantor

John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC), University of Iowa

Award Amount

$175,000

university_of_iowa_studentstudent_startup
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IARolling

Iowa Demonstration Fund

Grantor

State of Iowa

Award Amount

$150,000

startupinnovation
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IDRolling

Idaho Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Grantor

U.S. Department of Agriculture and State of Idaho

Award Amount

$150,000

agriculturenonprofit
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MARolling

Collaborative Workspace Program

Grantor

MassDevelopment

Award Amount

$150,000

innovation_spaceentrepreneurship
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FLRolling

Florida High Tech Corridor Matching Grants Research Program (MGRP)

Grantor

Florida High Tech Corridor Council

Award Amount

$150,000

small_business
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USRolling

Comcast Innovation Fund

Grantor

Comcast

Award Amount

$150,000

developer|individual|nonprofit
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