TN Department of Economic & Community Development
Innovation & Research for Industry Success (IRIS) Grant Program
Key facts
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award size
- From $250K
- Match ?
- Not stated: check the official notice · Work out your budget and match
- How you get paid ?
- By reimbursement: you spend your own money first and get paid back later, often months later. Make sure you can cover the costs until then.
- Who can apply
- Small business, Larger business, Public college or university, Private college or university
- Where
- Anywhere in Tennessee
Before you apply: Tennessee state agencies usually require you to be registered as a supplier in the state's Edison system before they can pay a grant. Ask the program contact, and register early. Get-ready checklist
How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
Supports industry-led research partnerships between Tennessee companies and research institutions. The company and research partner apply jointly after an intake form is approved. Awards start at $250,000 and reimburse only the research partner's costs. Companies must fund a substantial share themselves; startups and pre-revenue firms are not eligible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Official notice: https://www.tn.gov/ecd/grants/additional-grants/iris-grant-program.html · Printed from grantme.click/grants/2870ef3f-5153-47ec-b129-c8988be8cb8d
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