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Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant

Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant

Funds Arkansas technology and manufacturing startups through accelerator-style grants to strengthen real-world implementation.

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The Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant is a discretionary cash grant administered by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) Division of Science and Technology, formerly part of the Arkansas Science and Technology Authority (ASTA) before the 2017 state reorganization. The program provides up to $250,000 per award to technology-based businesses operating in Arkansas and …

Manufacturing, software, computing, customer service, scientific/technical services, agriculture, biotechnology, transportation logistics.

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.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.arkansasedc.com