Programs
Indiana Has the Resources to Start and Grow a Business
From accelerators and advisors to venture capital and loans, Indiana is invested in your success.
Entrepreneur Support
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ConnectIND
Entrepreneur hub connecting founders with the right resource at the right time
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Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
No-cost, confidential business advising and training
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Indiana APEX Accelerator
Helping Indiana businesses identify, compete for, and win military and government contracts
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Innovate WithIN
Annual high school pitch competition
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gener8tor
Early-stage startup accelerator to access mentors, investors and other valuable resources
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Energy INsights
Proven tool kit for energy insights and a foundation for smart manufacturing
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Cybersecurity
Preparing Indiana’s small businesses for intensifying cybersecurity threats
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Minority Business Initiative (MBI)
Targeted assistance for historically disadvantaged entrepreneurs and business owners
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Ecosystem Navigator
The experts behind the portal that help connect Indiana founders with the right resources at the right time
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Indiana Technical Assistance Program (INTAP)
Connecting small businesses with professional assistance
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Export Indiana Accelerator Program (EIAP)
A no-cost program offering export and research guidance
Capital
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State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
Venture and debt capital opportunities for small businesses
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Elevate Ventures
Funding and resources for high-growth startups and entrepreneurs in Indiana
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SBIR/STTR grant matching
Matching grant funds for SBIR/STTR program
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Indiana State Trade and Export Promotion (IN-STEP)
Small business grant for export-related activities
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Manufacturing Readiness Grants
Grant to assist manufacturers investing in smart technology
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Capital Access Program (CAP)
CAP provides businesses with access to capital by encouraging lenders who participate in the program to make loans they may not otherwise make
Incentives
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Venture Capital Investor Tax Credit (VCI)
Tax credit for investors investing in Indiana companies
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Indiana Innovation Voucher
Funding and resources for high-potential startups and entrepreneurs in Indiana
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EDGE Tax Credit
Tax credit to businesses to support job creation and capital investment
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Manufacturing Readiness Grant
Funding to make tech-enabled capital investments in smart manufacturing
Industry Partnerships
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Applied Research Institute (ARI)
Innovation, tech commercialization and federal opportunities
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Battery Innovation Center (BIC)
Research & development facility for battery innovation
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Indy Autonomous Challenge
Global collegiate competition to develop and race autonomous cars
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Agrinovus
Agbioscience research, entrepreneur support and business development
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Conexus
Manufacturing and logistics talent support, networking and industry innovation
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Biocrossroads
Education, research, and training for life sciences
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TechPoint
Accelerating digital innovation in the technology sector