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Proof of Commercial Relevance

Proof of Commercial Relevance Loan

Funds Iowa technology companies validating products and markets through low-interest loans up to $50,000.

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Eligibility · Iowa, United States

The Iowa Economic Development Authority administers Proof of Commercial Relevance as a low-interest loan for Iowa technology companies moving from proof of concept toward commercial launch. Awards reach $50,000 and use a 1:2 private-to-public match. Eligible companies must be legally formed and registered in Iowa, have fewer than 500 employees, and operate in advanced manufacturing, bioscience or …

Market validation, beta testing, business-model tests, marketing and distribution tests, intellectual property analysis, competitive analysis and further development of scientific discoveries.

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

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Last verified: 3 Aug 2026Source: opportunityiowa.gov