Ignite Wisconsin supports collaborative consortia building startup ecosystems, funding capital access, technical assistance, and commercialization to grow Wisconsin’s early-stage, high-growth businesses.
Capital Catalyst Program supports Wisconsin organizations in building local investment funds that finance high-growth startups and emerging companies, expanding early-stage capital and regional investment capacity.
Startup Projects supports early-stage Cornell-affiliated startups with proof-of-concept funding to advance promising technologies toward institutional investment or corporate partnerships.
Energy Innovation Grant Program supports Wisconsin communities and organizations with clean energy, efficiency, storage, resilience, and planning projects to expand access to innovative energy solutions.
Entrepreneurial Investment Awards Program supports Iowa organizations providing business development services to help entrepreneurs and early-stage innovation companies launch, grow and expand in Iowa.
The Community Development Investment Grant supports Wisconsin communities with shovel-ready redevelopment and public-space projects that strengthen commercial corridors and improve local quality of life.