12-15-11
Funding Opportunities – Discovered in PA
Discovered & Developed in PA, a new program offered by Pennsylvania’s Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) is currently accepting proposals for funding businesses and innovation. Currently $9.9 million is available to fund economic development, entrepreneurship, technology transfer and small business mentoring programs. It is suggested that applicants have letters of endorsement, dollar matches or be able to show that they are receiving financial support from a partner. Contracts can be created until mid-April, so it is suggested that applications be submitted by mid-February 2012.
Additional information on the program and application can be found in the attachment below.
Discovered and Developed In PA
11-30-11
Kick Start Partnerships Now Accepting Applications
Kick-Start Partnerships is an initiative of the Greater Oakland Keystone Innovation Zone, helping startups by supporting strategic relationships with established businesses and institutions in the region. Kick-Start Partnerships encourage large, established companies or institutions to act as beta customers, clients or investors for the products and services offered by entrepreneurs.
The Greater Oakland KIZ is currently hosting the next round of grants. A typical award is $9,500.
Companies may apply for a grant if they meet the eligibility requirements. The application is attached below. Applications must be submitted by Friday January 20th 2012 to Michele Honko, GO KIZ Coordinator at meh74@pitt.edu or 412-624-3152.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a for-profit operation, less than 8 years old, with less than $1 million in annual revenue, located in the Greater Oakland, Lackawanna, or Luzerne KIZ
- Provide a product or service that falls in one of the following categories: Life Sciences, Information Technology, Horizon Technology, Advanced Manufacturing and Energy
- Must have an initial prototype of your product, the grant is intended for implementation
- Strong preference for first time Kick Start grant recipients
- Be able to obtain a support letter from the partner company indicating the cash match
- Have a cash match of at least $9,500 – dollar for dollar from either the partner or the submitting organization. Strong preference for companies with a match coming from the partner.
- Strong preference for companies who are partnering with the one of the GO KIZ partners listed below.
Allegheny Conference on Community Development and Affiliates, Allegheny County Department of Economic Development, Carnegie Mellon University, Idea Foundry, Innovation Works, MPC Corporation, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse, Pittsburgh Technology Council, The Technology Collaborative, University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
To download the application click here.
08-01-11
KIZ Tax Credit Webinar
KIZ Tax Credit Info Session
August 15th, 2011
10AM – 11AM
Location: Pittsburgh Technology Council, 2000 Technology Drive, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 1529
Or watch online at http://www.concert-oh.com
Sponsored by: KIZ Resources and the Greater Oakland KIZ
This info session will update KIZ companies about the changes to the KIZ tax credit program and a reminder of how to apply for the credit. If your company hopes to apply for the credit this year, deadline is September 15th; this seminar would be very beneficial to attend. The Commonwealth has switched the application process away from paper and moved it to the DCED Single Application. Some training for this may be required if you are unaware of the Single Application process.
Who is eligible to apply for the credit?
- For-profit business entities
- Located within the geographic boundaries of a particular KIZ
- In operation less than 8 years
- Operating within one of the KIZ targeted industry segments or sectors
- Meeting any other requirements as specified by the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) may be qualified KIZ Companies and eligible to participate in the KIZ Tax Credit Program.
- KIZ Tax Credits can be used to offset certain state tax liabilities.
To register or to have all of your questions answered please email Justin Driscoll for a link to the webinar, jdriscoll@pghtech.org
We will be using Concert-Oh to deliver the webinar (pre-registration is required. http://www.concert-oh.com)
