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Delaware Division of Small Business

Supports Delaware small businesses with outreach, business resources, and programs that encourage entrepreneurship and job creation.

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Annual funding—
Programs4
Active grants1
Total grants4
About

Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is Delaware's primary small-business economic development agency and sits within the Department of State. It runs offices in Dover and Wilmington and serves as a practical front door for companies trying to start or scale in Delaware.

Its active incentives span the EDGE Grant Competition, Delaware Technical Innovation Program, Delaware Site Readiness Fund…

Programs & grants under this funder
Delaware Technical Innovation Program (DTIP)

Supports Delaware companies moving from early concept stages into advanced commercial development.

1 grant
Delaware Technical Innovation Program (DTIP)
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
EDGE Grant Competition

Supports Delaware early-stage small businesses with development grants for growth pathways.

1 grant
EDGE Grant Competition
Between cycles
$1.1M pool
Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program

Supports Delaware food businesses and organisations strengthening access to healthy food in underserved communities.

1 grant
Delaware Grocery Initiative
Between cycles
$700K pool
Delaware Site Readiness Fund

Provides combined financing for industrial and commercial site preparation to support job-creating growth in Delaware.

1 grant
Delaware Site Readiness Fund
Between cycles
— pool
Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: business.delaware.gov