Resources

Tech-Based Economic Development Grants

Battelle Energy Alliance corporate funds provide grants for projects aimed at spurring technology-based economic development, entrepreneurship and innovation in the region. Priority is given to projects that focus on connecting industry partners, universities, start-ups and economic development organizations that drive job growth. Projects that complement the mission areas of the lab in nuclear energy, clean

Small Business Vouchers – Idaho National Laboratory (INL)

The Small Business Voucher program coordinated through the Idaho National Laboratory on behalf of the US Dept. of Energy, provides funding to enable small businesses to tap into the intellectual and technical assistance from national laboratories to help bring the next generation of clean technologies to market.

VentureCapital.org (formerly the Wayne Brown Institute)

VentureCapital.org provides entrepreneurs with the information they need to be able to start the process in growing their company. With seminars and events like “How to Raise Money”, “Secrets to Financing”, and the “21st Century Entrepreneur” series; VentureCapital.org prepares entrepreneurs with the skill set to navigate through the commercialization journey.

Small Business Administration (SBA) – Idaho

The Small Business Administration (SBA) aids, counsels, and protects the interests of small businesses, along with preserving a free competitive enterprise to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. The SBA administers the SBA Loan program, along with providing classes and training for small businesses like Excel, hiring practices for employers, among other

Keiretsu Forum – Boise Chapter

The Keiretsu Forum is a global investment community of accredited private equity angel investors, venture capitalists, and corporate/institutional investors. Forum members provide early-stage capital in the range of $250K – $2M. The Keiretsu Forum is not a fund and does not invest as a LLC. Keiretsu Forum members collaborate in the due diligence process but

Idaho Capital Ventures

Idaho Capital Ventures provide early stage seed investment. ICV’s mission is to cultivate great opportunities in Idaho, with the assistance of former CEOs, investors, and serial entrerpreneurs.

Mountain Men Ventures

Mountain Men Ventures is a venture capital firm that offers start ups and entrepreneurs with capital, advisory services, and support to develop their business ideas.

Boise Angel Alliance

The Boise Angel Alliance is a community of angel investors. The BAA and its membership are catalysts for angel investments and the formation of angel funds. The BAA stimulates the availability of early stage capital to local entrepreneurs. The BAA has formed three angel funds for the purpose of pooling capital, making investment decisions together,

Grants.Gov – Federal Funding summary

Grants.gov provides a single point where the user can learn more about the federal grant programs, grant lifecycle, and other funding opportunities.

National Institutes of Health

The National Institutes of Health offer funding for many types of grants, contracts, and even programs that help to repay loans for researchers.