Delaware’s Graduated Lab Space Grant Program

Delaware’s grant program helps science and tech companies with the expenses associated with building out lab space. The initiative is funded by $10 million earmarked from the Delaware Strategic Fund and helps spur private-sector investment by making lab space construction or renovation more affordable. To qualify, companies need to be interested in growing and required increased or new wet lab space as part of that expansion. Companies should be actively working with landlords and real estate developers, and be able to provide high level details on the projected growth at the beginning of an inquiry. DPP is vetting prospective applicants to ensure they are at the right phase to qualify for a grant, and the state is reviewing qualified applicants as soon as they clear the vetting process.