Mississippi-domiciled small businesses (SBA size, max 500 employees) in high-tech/high-growth fields can receive a $10,000 reimbursement grant toward a $20,000 proof-of-concept project, with at least 25% cash match. Entry is through Innovate Mississippi's Entrepreneur's Survey; no deadline listed.
The Mississippi Seed Fund provides early-stage funding for high-tech and high-growth firms in Mississippi; its Proof of Concept Grant awards $10,000 toward a $20,000 total project with no repayment required. Applicants must provide a minimum 25% cash match and up to 75% in-kind, and all awards are paid on a reimbursement basis only. Awards cannot be used for patents, company reorganization, payment of existing debt, or expenses before the award date. The page lists no deadline: companies start with the Entrepreneur's Survey, develop key documents with the Innovate team, and are invited to apply and pitch the Seed Fund board.
Located in or relocated to and primarily domiciled in Mississippi
Classified as a small business under U.S. SBA standards (no more than 500 employees)
Minimum 25% cash match and up to 75% in-kind
Must report quarterly financials on jobs, revenue and other economic development data to Innovate Mississippi
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