Iowa Economic Development Authority

Iowa offers a positive business climate, an educated workforce, and an economy focused on innovation. Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) can help start a business, expand an existing business, locate a business, and develop international business for Iowa. IEDA offers programs and tax credits to help businesses grow, accelerate production, conduct research, and more. ▪ Entrepreneurial Investment Awards Program Supports resource providers that offer assistance to entrepreneurs and startup companies seeking to create, locate, or expand a business in Iowa. ▪ Innovation Fund Tax Credit The Innovation Fund Tax Credit was created to stimulate venture capital investment in innovative Iowa businesses. ▪ Seed Investor Tax Credit The Seed Investor Tax Credits were created to increase the availability and accessibility of venture capital in Iowa. ▪ Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Iowa's Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit program incentivizes the production of 30 high-value chemicals derived from biomass feedstocks. ▪ Proof of Commercial Relevance The Iowa Proof of Commercial Relevance program helps define and articulate opportunities for businesses that demonstrate a proof-of-concept for innovative tech.