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