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Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program

Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment

Funds smart manufacturing adoption for Iowa small and mid-sized producers through technology upgrades and digital readiness support.

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The Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program is administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to help small and mid-sized Iowa manufacturers adopt smart technologies in their existing operations. The programme provides matching grants of up to $75,000 per business over the lifetime of the business — meaning any company that has previously received a Manufacturing 4.0 award …

Matching grants up to $75,000 for Iowa small and mid-sized manufacturers to adopt smart manufacturing equipment, robotics, IIoT sensors, cybersecurity infrastructure, and data analytics tools.

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.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: opportunityiowa.gov