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Missouri R&D Tax Credit (REINSTATED)

Missouri R&D Tax Credit (REINSTATED)

Supports Missouri small and growing companies with innovation tax credits for innovation.

Between cyclesMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentUnited StatesEligible in Missouri
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About

Missouri's Qualified Research Expense (QRE) Tax Credit Program is a state income tax credit program administered by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), reinstated for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023. The program, listed on DED's program catalog as the Qualified Research Expense Tax Credit Program, reflects Missouri's re-entry into the state R&D credit landscape a…

What this grant funds

Missouri state income tax credit on qualified research expenses incurred in-state, reinstated effective tax year 2023, targeting for-profit businesses and research organizations conducting Missouri-based R&D.

Key facts
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: ded.mo.gov