At a glance
Colorado Advanced Industries - Early-Stage Capital & Retention Grant is a Colorado state competitive grant from Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) providing up to $250,000 for early-stage advanced-industry companies scaling in colorado. Eligible applicants are advanced-industry companies headquartered in colorado with fewer than 150 employees and majority of operations in-state; 1:1 match required. The application deadline is August 11, 2026. Apply via oedit.colorado.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $250K
- Deadline
- Aug 11, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
Early-Stage Capital grants fund Colorado companies commercializing advanced-industry products - hardware, biotech, aerospace systems and cleantech - covering engineering, regulatory work and early manufacturing. Companies must show matching investment and commit to maintaining Colorado operations.
Who can apply
Advanced-industry companies headquartered in Colorado with fewer than 150 employees and majority of operations in-state; 1:1 match required.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade online portal. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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