Arkansas Economic Development Commission logo
Seed Capital Investment Program (SCIP)

Seed Capital Investment Program (SCIP)

Invests in Arkansas technology companies with flexible financing structures through debt, equity, or royalty arrangements.

OpenArkansas Economic Development CommissionUnited States
View on funder site
About

The Seed Capital Investment Program (SCIP) is a direct investment programme administered by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission's (AEDC) Division of Science and Technology. It provides capital of up to $500,000 to Arkansas-based technology companies that have identified a commercialisation pathway for their product or process. SCIP was formerly administered by the Arkansas Science and Tec…

What this grant funds

Direct AEDC investment of up to $500,000 via debt, equity, or royalty-based financing in Arkansas technology-based companies with commercialization potential.

Key facts
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.Convertible
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.—
Funding analytics

Sign up free to see the funding breakdown

Create free accountSign in
Industries

Sign up free to see the industries in scope

Create free accountSign in
Eligibility criteria

Sign up free to see the full eligibility

Create free accountSign in
Application process

Sign up free to see how to apply

Create free accountSign in
Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.arkansasedc.com