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Alaska AIDEA / DCCED Innovation Programs

Alaska AIDEA / DCCED Innovation Programs

Offers Alaska entrepreneurs multiple innovation pathways through AIDEA and DCCED supported programs.

The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development (DCCED) and the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) are two distinct Alaska state entities that together cover the principal funding and financing programs available to businesses and communities in Alaska. AIDEA is a public corporation of the State of Alaska, established by the Legislature in 1967, with a…

Covers DCCED's Alaska SBIR/STTR Matching Grant program for Alaska-based federal SBIR recipients, alongside AIDEA's suite of state-backed loan and loan-participation programs for Alaska business and infrastructure development.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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.Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.aidea.org