The Nebraska Innovation Fund (NIF) Prototype Grant is a matching program that provides financial assistance for new product development to businesses operating in Nebraska.
Donor Name: Nebraska Department of Economic Development
State: Nebraska
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 06/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Funding Information
Maximum grant funding of $150,000 per project.
Grant Period
Funds must be expended within 24 months of the awarding decision.
Uses of Funds
Prototype grant funds must be used towards the development of a product. Examples of eligible costs include wages for employees or contractors, prototype materials and limited preapproved tooling or equipment costs. Applicants must provide a budget at the time of application that outlines anticipated project costs.
Eligible Businesses
Eligible recipients include any Nebraska-based corporation, limited liability company, partnership, registered limited partnership, sole proprietorship, business trust or other entity with fewer than 500 employees that is engaged in non-retail primary industries and is adding value to products or processes in Nebraska.
For more information, visit DED.
