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Iowa Demonstration Fund

Invests Royalty arrangements and secured loans for Iowa innovation companies reaching commercial viability.

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The Iowa Demonstration Fund sits under the Iowa Economic Development Authority and backs Iowa-based companies with technologies that are close enough to the market to show commercial viability. It is part of the state’s technology commercialization pipeline, but the funding itself is structured as a loan or royalty arrangement rather than an outright grant.

Awards go up to $100,000 and require a …

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: opportunityiowa.gov