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Delaware R&D Tax Credit

Delaware R&D Tax Credit

Supports Delaware firms with innovation credits for experimentation and technology development.

Between cyclesDelaware Division of RevenueUnited StatesEligible in Delaware

The Delaware Division of Revenue is the state tax authority within the Delaware Department of Finance responsible for administering Delaware state income tax filings and business licensing. Delaware does offer several state tax credits relevant to businesses, including credits for research and development activity, Brownfield redevelopment, historic preservation, and new business facility investme…

Delaware Division of Revenue administers state business tax credits, including an R&D credit tied to the federal IRC §41 framework, claimed on annual Delaware income tax returns rather than through competitive grant applications.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
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.Tax credit
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: 22 Jul 2026Source: revenue.delaware.gov