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Innovation Network Matching Grant

Innovation Network Matching Grant

Funds Rhode Island nonprofits and shared spaces that help small businesses in life sciences, defense, and critical technology.

Between cyclesRhode Island Commerce CorporationUnited StatesEligible in Rhode Island

The Innovation Network Matching Grant — also referred to as the IGNITE Innovation Network — is administered by Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to strengthen the state's innovation ecosystem by funding intermediary organizations that deliver support services to small businesses. Eligible applicants are nonprofits, universities, and co-working space operators, not the small businesses themselves; …

Support organizations (nonprofits, universities, co-working space operators) serving RI small businesses in life sciences, ocean economy, defense, food/agriculture, critical technologies, and employee-ownership transitions.

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: commerceri.com