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Innovation Fund Tax Credit Program

Invests Iowa tax credit for equity investments in certified Innovation Funds available.

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The Innovation Fund Tax Credit Program sits under the Iowa Economic Development Authority and is aimed at investors rather than startups themselves. It gives individual investors a 25% Iowa tax credit when they make equity investments in certified Innovation Funds, and those funds then invest in early-stage Iowa companies.

The program makes $8 million available each fiscal year on a first-come, f…

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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