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Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Administers Arkansas economic development grants and related support initiatives that strengthen research, technology commercialization, and regional growth.

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Annual funding—
Programs7
Active grants7
Total grants7
About

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission is Arkansas's state economic-development agency and operates under the Department of Commerce. It administers job-creation, investment, R&D, and small-business incentives, and it now houses the state's science-and-technology functions after absorbing the former Arkansas Science and Technology Authority.

Its portfolio combines tax credits, sales and use…

Programs & grants under this funder
Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant

Funds Arkansas startups in technology and manufacturing through flexible grants for early growth steps.

1 grant
Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Basic Research Grant Program

Funds universities in Arkansas to partner with industry on foundational research aligned to local priorities.

1 grant
Basic Research Grant Program
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Equity Investment Tax Credit (EITC)

Supports investors and startups in Arkansas with tax-backed returns for technology growth.

1 grant
Equity Investment Tax Credit (EITC)
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
SBIR Matching Grant Program

Funds Arkansas firms with matched support to strengthen federally aligned early research programs.

1 grant
AEDC SBIR Matching Grant
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Seed Capital Investment Program (SCIP)

Invests in Arkansas technology startups through direct growth capital designed for commercialization pathways.

1 grant
Seed Capital Investment Program (SCIP)
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Technology Development Program (TDP)

Funds Arkansas commercialization projects through financing tied to technology development and market preparation.

1 grant
Technology Development Program (TDP)
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Technology Transfer Assistance Grant (TTAG)

Funds Arkansas technology transfer initiatives that connect lab discoveries to practical applications.

1 grant
Technology Transfer Assistance Grant (TTAG)
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: www.arkansasedc.com