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Advanced Industries Accelerator Program

Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant

Funds Colorado advanced-industries companies scaling new technology toward commercial growth.

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The Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant is run by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), the state agency that helps Colorado businesses grow. It is part of Colorado’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Program, which backs the state’s high-tech sectors.

The grant gives a Colorado company up to 250,000 US dollars to turn a working technol…

Commercialisation and growth of advanced-industries technology by Colorado-based companies (aerospace, bioscience, electronics, energy, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, and IT).

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.27 Aug 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.100%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: oedit.colorado.gov