Hardware grants in the United States
Explore Hardware grants for companies in the United States. This list brings together funding for electronics, devices, sensors, prototyping and hardware startups from US innovation agencies, research funders and foundations, international programs open to applicants in the United States, and competitions any company can enter, with the deadline, award size and eligibility on every listing. Grants aimed at Hardware in the United States come first.
Showing 145-168 of 586 grants
PCI Ventures (UPstart / UPadvisors / Venture WarmUP)
🇺🇸PCI · United States
Supports PCI Ventures by connecting University of Pennsylvania inventors with company formation and commercialization pathways.
PEO-SW Distributed Micro Sensors Collaboration Event
🇺🇸SOFWERX · United States
Supports low-cost disposable micro sensor development for force safety in seismic, toxic, and signal environments.
PRIDCO Discretionary Direct Grant
🇺🇸PRIDCO · United States
Funds job creation and infrastructure at PRIDCO-facilitated Puerto Rico projects through direct sponsor engagement.
PRIDCO FEDE Innovative PyMEs
🇺🇸PRIDCO · United States
Supports science and technology initiatives from Puerto Rico small and medium businesses through PRIDCO-managed financing.
Proof of Concept Program
🇺🇸SD GOED · United States
Funds proof-of-concept and technical feasibility work for South Dakota innovators ready to scale ideas.
Quadrant-i Startup Launch
🇺🇸Georgia Tech · United States
Supports Georgia Tech researchers turning lab inventions into startups with commercialization funding, in-person participation, and investor-facing demo access.
RI R&D Expense Tax Credit
🇺🇸RI Division of Taxation · United States
Supports Rhode Island companies with tax credit access for eligible innovation spending through state filing mechanisms.
Rural Business Innovation Initiative (RBII) — $25K Pre-Seed Grant
🇺🇸TEDCO · United States
Funds preseed grant for rural Maryland tech businesses after mentorship for research through the Rural Business Innovation Initiative PreSeed Grant.
Rural Data Centers — Sales/Use Tax Exemption
🇺🇸WA DOR · United States
Offers sales and use tax exemption for qualifying rural Washington data centers in construction and equipment purchases.
SC Job Tax Credit (New Jobs)
🇺🇸SC DOR · United States
Supports South Carolina employers by reducing cost pressure for each new full-time role they create.
SC R&D Tax Credit
🇺🇸SC DOR · United States
Provides South Carolina companies with support for research expenses through state innovation tax treatment.
Seed Capital Investment Program (SCIP)
🇺🇸AEDC · United States
Invests in Arkansas technology companies with flexible financing structures through debt, equity, or royalty arrangements.
Skills Enhancement Fund (SEF) — Discretionary
🇺🇸IEDC / Elevate Ventures · United States
Funds workforce training reimbursements for Indiana employers that expand capital projects and hire new staff.
SOFWERX Tech Tuesday
🇺🇸SOFWERX · United States
Supports weekly showcase sessions connecting innovators with USSOCOM stakeholders on defense priorities.
Space Florida Capital Accelerator — Pitch
🇺🇸Space Florida · United States
Offers Florida aerospace and deep-tech startups mentoring and pitching opportunities through the Space Florida Capital Accelerator.
Texas Enterprise Fund
🇺🇸Texas EDT · United States
Funds Texas-based companies that commit to local growth and jobs through regional economic development partnerships.
Texas R&D Franchise Tax Credit
🇺🇸Texas Comptroller · United States
Supports Texas companies through a state tax credit for eligible innovation spending to reduce commercialization costs.
Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund
🇺🇸Texas EDT · United States
Funds Texas semiconductor research and manufacturing efforts to expand design, development, and production ecosystems.
US-Ireland R&D Partnership
🇮🇪Research Ireland · Ireland
Funds tri jurisdiction collaboration between the United States, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland through a science and technology partnership.
Wells of Opportunity (WOO) — Open FOA
🇺🇸DOE Geothermal / OG · United States
Helps research teams and institutions for Wells of Opportunity in energy systems, climate technology, and hardware.
Workforce Development Grant
🇺🇸SD GOED · United States
Funds South Dakota employers with reimbursement for technical training that strengthens workforce capability.
WVJIT Direct Investment Program
🇺🇸WVJIT · United States
Invests through WVJIT Direct Investment in West Virginia businesses with convertible equity or subordinated debt.
Business Oregon Small Business Sustainability Fund (SBSF) Grant
🇺🇸Business Oregon · United States
Funds Oregon small businesses with grants of up to $75,000 for capital improvements, equipment, and working capital, paired with private financing and consulting.
NavalX Tech Bridges
🇺🇸Navy · United States
Connects Navy-focused innovators to regional hubs, workshops, and service users through structured networking and commercialization pathways.