Demonstration Fund
The Demonstration Fund from Iowa Economic Development Authority supports Iowa companies in commercializing innovative, market-ready technologies in advanced manufacturing, bioscience, and IT.
Funder: Iowa Economic Development Authority
Due Dates: Ongoing (applications reviewed bi-monthly)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per award; typically loans or royalty arrangements with a 1:2 (private:public) match.
Summary: Supports Iowa companies in demonstrating and advancing market-ready, innovative technologies or products with clear commercial potential.
Key Information: Must be Iowa-based, fewer than 500 employees, and focused on advanced manufacturing, bioscience, or IT.
Description
The Demonstration Fund is designed to help Iowa-based companies accelerate the commercialization of innovative, market-ready technologies and products. This program provides financial resources to support key business activities such as demonstration projects, business model validation, and product marketing. Its goal is to enable high-growth potential businesses to attract private investment and move more quickly to market, particularly in Iowa’s advanced manufacturing, bioscience, and information technology sectors.
