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Missouri R&D Tax Credit (REINSTATED)

Supports Missouri innovation credits for startups blending cybersecurity and industrial modernization.

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Missouri's Research and Development Tax Credit sits with the Missouri Department of Economic Development and rewards qualified research expenditures made in the state. The credit was reinstated for tax year 2023, and the program is capped at $10 million a year so it stays focused on in-state research spend.

The credit equals 15% of the qualified research expenditure increment, with a 5% bonus for…

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

Last verified: 11 May 2026Source: ded.mo.gov