Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment
Funds smart manufacturing adoption for Iowa small and mid-sized producers through technology upgrades and digital readiness support.
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.
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