Encouraging Development, Growth & Expansion 

 EDGE 2.0 is Back for 2026 
Deadline to Apply: March 6 at 4:30 p.m.
 

• Same level of funding: 
  • Entrepreneur track: Up to $400K total available to be split among category winners
  • STEM track: Up to $750K total available to be split among category winners 
• Up to 18 potential awardees
• Scaled award amounts based on the quality of finalists’ pitch presentation
• Finalists and awardees receive post-pitch in-kind services and/or award supports
• online application process
   

DSB’s Application Portal

Important Reminder for Edge 2.0 Applicants!

If you’re working with a grant writer for Edge 2.0, make sure you create your own account in the DSB portal, using your business email. This ensures you are the authorized user (business owner) for grant agreements and submissions.

If your grant writer has already set up an account with their email, contact your regional business manager immediately to delete that account, and create your own for proper authorization purposes.

If you are a grant writer and have created multiple accounts, contact one of the business managers immediately for next steps.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping business owners’ accounts and funding opportunities secure! 

Resources, Webinars, and Application Materials
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Program Overview

EDGE is a competition for grant funding.  STEM (Science/technology/engineering/math)-based companies and Entrepreneur Class (non-STEM) businesses are eligible for funding. The funds are provided as a $3 (state) to $1 (business) match. 

*Other conditions and qualifications may apply

All EDGE AWARDEES – Including Project Descriptions

Learn more about the most recent grantees and what they plan to do with the funding.