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McKinney Innovation Fund — Growth Grant

McKinney Innovation Fund — Growth Grant

Runs non-dilutive cash for early-stage tech startups upfront over research and through the McKinney Innovation Fund Growth Grant.

The McKinney Innovation Fund Growth Grant is administered by the McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), a Texas 4A/4B sales-tax-funded statutory nonprofit that manages economic development incentives for the City of McKinney. The Growth Grant is the entry-level tier of the three-tier Innovation Fund, designed for early-stage tech startups that commit to establishing their primary headqu

Tech startups in SaaS, AI, cybersecurity, fintech, life sciences, cloud, PaaS, IaaS, renewable energy, gaming/digital arts.

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.36 months
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: 22 Jul 2026Source: uniquemckinney.com