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Advanced Industries Accelerator (AIA) Grants
Open nowUp to $250KEarly-Stage Capital & Retention · $150K Proof of Concept · $50K-$500K Collaborative InfrastructureProof of Concept and Early-Stage Capital & Retention applications are open and due August 27, 2026 at 5pm MT. Collaborative Infrastructure next opens February 1, 2027. The Advanced Industry Investment Tax Credit is rolling until funds are exhausted.Deadline / status
Who's eligible
Colorado companies (HQ in CO or 50%+ of staff in CO) · <$20M raised · <$10M revenue · Researchers at CO institutions (Proof of Concept)
About this program
Colorado's sector-agnostic advanced-industries grant, which has twice funded wildfire technology: $250,000 to Team Wildfire in May 2024 for a jet-engine wildfire management machine and $250,000 in May 2026 for a biodegradable, non-toxic fire retardant. Requires a 2-to-1 cash match on the company track.
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