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Iowa R&D Tax Credit Program

Funds Iowa innovation work tax credit refundable if it exceeds income taxes owed IEDA certification required.

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The Iowa R&D Tax Credit Program sits under the Iowa Economic Development Authority and reimburses qualified research activity carried out in Iowa. It is a certification-based tax credit rather than a grant, and the design favors businesses that can document eligible research spend and then claim credit through the state tax system.

Businesses first complete IEDA certification and then file annual…

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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