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EDGE Grant Competition

EDGE Grant Competition

Connects teams delivering high impact prototypes with milestone support for EDGE Grant Competition in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and hardware.

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The EDGE Grant Competition (Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion) is Delaware's flagship small-business pitch grant program, administered by the Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB). The program runs twice per year — Spring and Fall cycles — and has completed thirteen rounds since launch, distributing over $9.1 million to 127 small businesses across six years. The Spring 2026 round c…

Funds early-stage Delaware small businesses through a competitive pitch process, with separate award pools for STEM-based companies and general entrepreneur-class businesses.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
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.25%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$1.1M

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: business.delaware.gov