Commercialization Programs
The Missouri Technology Corporation funds several programs across the state of Missouri that support the growth of innovative businesses.
Missouri IDEA (Innovation, Development, and Entrepreneurship Advancement) Fund
The IDEA Fund promotes the formation and growth of businesses that engage in the transfer of science and technology into job creation. Programs include:
- Missouri TechLaunch
- Seed Capital Co-Investment Program
- Venture Capital Co-Investment Program
- High-Tech Industrial Expansion Program
Missouri Technology Incentive Program (MOTIP)
The Missouri Technology Incentive Program (MOTIP) provides funding to support entrepreneurs who are pursuing federal Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer grant funding. MOTIP offers $5,000 Phase 0 grants to assist with the costs of preparing and submitting Phase I grant applications.