Physical Infrastructure Grant Program
Forecasted
The Physical Infrastructure Grant Program by Missouri Technology Corporation funds the development and operation of essential research and innovation facilities for Missouri’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Funder: Missouri Technology Corporation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Final Submission Deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000/year or 25% of infrastructure’s average annual operating expenses (max $600,000 for 3 years); 1–3 year terms.
Summary: Supports Missouri non-profits in developing or operating essential entrepreneurial physical infrastructure such as co-working spaces, labs, and innovation centers.
Key Information: 1:1 match required; funding cannot be used for programmatic activities.
Description
The Physical Infrastructure Grant Program, administered by the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC), provides competitive funding to support the development, operation, and enhancement of physical infrastructure critical for entrepreneurs and innovation-driven organizations across Missouri. The program aims to increase access to affordable, flexible workspaces (including co-working spaces, private offices, and labs), specialized sector-specific facilities (such as wet labs and greenhouses for biotech and agtech), and centers recognized as regional entrepreneurship hubs. Funding is intended to address gaps in entrepreneurial infrastructure and help catalyze economic development throughout Missouri’s regional economies.
