Grants.govGrants
Federal grant search and application
Search federal grant opportunities and review eligibility before investing time in an application.
Phone1-800-518-4726Emailsupport@grants.gov
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Acorium resource network
Funding
Find capital, programs, competitions, mentors, and funding channels that match where your idea is today.
Acorium does not endorse, employ, or guarantee any outside provider. Use these public contact points to investigate fit, qualifications, pricing, eligibility, and current availability for yourself.
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U.S. Small Business AdministrationSbir
America's Seed Fund — SBIR/STTR
Federal R&D funding for eligible U.S. small businesses developing science and technology with commercialization potential.
DirectoryParticipating agency contacts are listed on SBIR.gov
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America’s Seed FundSbir
SBIR/STTR local assistance
Find local organizations that can help with proposal preparation, registrations, commercialization support, and networking.
SupportUse “Find Support Near You” on the official site
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U.S. Department of the TreasuryState
State Small Business Credit Initiative
Find state-administered capital programs that may include loans, loan guarantees, collateral support, and venture/equity programs.
CoverageState, territory, Tribal, and D.C. programs
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U.S. Small Business AdministrationState
Local Small Business Development Center
Use your ZIP code to find local counseling, training, funding guidance, and business-development support.
AccessZIP-code based local assistance finder
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SCOREMentoring
Free business mentor
Request a free SCORE mentor and filter mentors by expertise, industry, and location.
ServiceFree one-on-one mentoring
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TechstarsAccelerator
Techstars accelerators
Browse accelerator programs for early-stage startups seeking mentorship, networks, and capital.
ApplyApplications are handled through Techstars
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MassChallengeAccelerator
MassChallenge programs
Explore accelerator programs and founder support across several technology and industry areas.
ApplyUse the current program/application links on MassChallenge
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Angel Capital AssociationInvestors
Find angel groups
Search a directory of angel groups and accredited platforms, then review each group’s investment preferences and process.
DirectoryACA is not itself a direct funding source
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FINRACrowdfunding
Registered equity crowdfunding portals
Verify which crowdfunding intermediaries are registered with the SEC as funding portals and are FINRA members.
UseCompare registered portals before choosing an intermediary
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KickstarterCrowdfunding
Reward-based crowdfunding creator resources
Creator guidance for preparing and launching a reward-based crowdfunding project.
ModelReward-based crowdfunding; not an Acorium endorsement
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USA.govCompetition
Federal challenges and prize competitions
Browse active federal innovation challenges and prize competitions from government agencies.
Current sourceChallenge.gov was sunset in 2026; USA.gov now lists active federal challenges
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U.S. Small Business AdministrationManufacturing
SBA grant and manufacturing-grant resources
Review SBA information about limited small-business grants, including research, manufacturing, and export-related grant resources.
ImportantAvailability and applicant eligibility vary by program
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No exact match.Clear a filter or search a broader term.
Learn how early-stage invention funding worksRead the funding guide
Before you contact anyone: do not send sensitive invention details until you understand the recipient’s confidentiality practices. For regulated, legal, engineering, financial, or investment decisions, use appropriately qualified professionals. Resource information can change; verify current requirements on the linked organization’s own site. Directory reviewed August 2026.