Supply Chain Development
The purpose of this program is to encourage manufacturing supply chain development initiatives. Targeted industries of biosciences, information technology, and advanced manufacturing will be provided technical assistance for supply chain development through improved linkages to Iowa suppliers, targeted industries production capabilities and capacities, performance improvement programs, and technology commercialization services.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants must be a for-profit business located in Iowa, and applicants must demonstrate the commitment of more than one company from one or more of the following targeted industries of biosciences, advanced manufacturing or information technology as defined by the NAICS codes. The applicant must clearly demonstrate how the award will strengthen Iowa manufacturing companies’ abilities to effectively and efficiently meet the requirements of their existing customers, to identify new customers, and implement performance improvement programs. Applications from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce /NIST manufacturing extension partnership in Iowa (MEP) on behalf of eligible for-profit businesses located in Iowa will be considered for funding.
Funding
The maximum award shall not exceed $100,000 for a single project.
Matching Funds Requirement
Companies must match the award with at least one dollar of non-state funding for every one dollar of state funding. No funds that have been generated through any state source can be used as matching funds; federal funding is an eligible match. Funds spent prior to receiving the award cannot be used as matching funds.
To Learn More:
Phone: 515.725.3191
E-mail: innovation@iowa.gov