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Rural Business Innovation Initiative (RBII)

Rural Business Innovation Initiative (RBII) — $25K Pre-Seed Grant

Funds preseed grant for rural Maryland tech businesses after mentorship for research through the Rural Business Innovation Initiative PreSeed Grant.

The Rural Business Innovation Initiative (RBII) is a programme administered by TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, that delivers no-cost mentoring services to small technology businesses in rural Maryland, followed by a $25,000 pre-seed grant once the mentorship milestone is completed. The programme is designed for companies that develop technology or use technology as a core t

No-cost mentorship followed by a $25,000 pre-seed grant for small technology businesses with fewer than 16 employees and up to $1 million in revenue located in rural Maryland.

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.Grant
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.tedcomd.com