Nebraska Innovation Fund Prototype Grants

The Nebraska Innovation Fund (NIF) Prototype Grant is a matching grant that provides financial assistance for product development to businesses operating in Nebraska.

Grant Deadline

2025-06-30

Funding Amount

$150,000

Type of Grant

Grant, Research and Development

Sectors

Manufacturing

Demographics

Incorporation

For Profit

Perks

Region Restriction

This grant is restricted to whole of United States

Keywords

innovation, Non-technical product development, financial assistance, Rent/Wage Subsidies, Matching Investments, Prototype, Operating

Age Restriction

This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100

Eligibility and Requirements

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.

Eligible Use 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 Matching Funds

Includes any non-state source — e.g., private foundations, federal or local governments, quasi-governmental entities, commercial lending institutions, investors, etc. — provided they are not using funds appropriated by the Nebraska Legislature. Matching funds must be in the form of a cash match.

Grant Application website

https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/programs/business/nif-prototype-grants/

Contact

Tyler Rogert:

Business Innovation Consultant

tyler.rogert@nebraska.gov  | 531-310-2709