Kickstart Grant Program
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Kickstart Grant Program supports growth-oriented Wyoming startups with funding, mentorship, and business feedback to overcome early hurdles, reach their next milestone, and pursue markets beyond the state.
Funder: Wyoming Business Council
Due Dates: Paused until further notice (all applications)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$50,000 per award; non-dilutive funding with no repayment required
Summary: Supports growth-oriented Wyoming startups with funding, mentorship, and business feedback to reach their next milestone.
Key Information: Businesses must remain primarily in Wyoming for at least three years after an award.
Description
The Wyoming Business Council’s Kickstart Grant Program helps growth-oriented startups overcome initial hurdles and move into their next phase of growth. It combines financial support with mentorship and business support, with an emphasis on companies that have high-growth potential and can reach markets outside Wyoming. Awards help business owners achieve their next milestone without giving up equity or repaying the funding.
Participants gain access to connections with other founders, support resources, and potential investors. The competition also provides feedback on business pitches, profit models, and other aspects of the business. This feedback is intended to give every participant something of value, even when they do not receive a grant.
