The Nebraska Seed Investment Program funds early-stage Nebraska companies to accelerate commercialization of innovative products and technologies through equity investments from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.
The Nebraska Academic Research and Development Grants fund collaborative R&D projects between Nebraska businesses and academic institutions to advance innovation and commercialization.
Nebraska Innovation Fund Prototype Grants support Nebraska businesses in developing new product prototypes through matched funding for science and R&D activities.
The Nebraska SBIR/STTR Grant Program helps Nebraska small businesses advance innovative research and technology commercialization with state-funded support alongside federal awards.
Connecticut's Pre-Seed Financing program supports early-stage companies in bioscience, IT, clean tech, photonics, and advanced materials with funding, mentoring, and business resources to advance scientific innovation.
Nebraska Department of Economic Development's BRE Program gathers and analyzes business data to inform strategies for sustaining and growing Nebraska businesses.