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Qualified New Business Venture

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) · Competitive grant · Economic Development

At a glance

Qualified New Business Venture is a Wisconsin state competitive grant from Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for the economic development sector. Funding is $3M–$12M. Eligible applicants: See the official WEDC programme page; most programmes require a Wisconsin-based business or community applicant. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at wedc.org.

Amount
$3M–$12M
Deadline
Rolling
Type
Competitive
Status
Open

About this program

Supporting investment in Wisconsin’s young companies Wisconsin’s Qualified New Business Venture (QNBV) Program offers incentives for investment in early-stage Wisconsin businesses with the potential for significant economic impact and job growth. This program creates mutually beneficial outcomes for investors, businesses, and Wisconsin’s economy. View PDF Want to know more? Click to view the current information for this program. Program GuidelinesProgram InformationHow it works For startups, QNBV certification signals credibility and unlocks access to investor capital. For investors (angel investors, angel investment networks, or Qualified Venture Funds (QVFs), it offers a 25% tax credit on qualified equity investments. Early-stage businesses developing innovative products, processes, or services may apply to WEDC for QNBV certification. .individual-accordion[id="1811964229"] { border-to...

Who can apply

See the official WEDC programme page; most programmes require a Wisconsin-based business or community applicant.

How to apply

Apply through the official WEDC programme page linked below; several programmes are administered via regional partners.

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