A location is an eligibility condition, not a keyword. Compare actual operational commitments, award prerequisites and the difference between a grant, an investment and debt.
Dated planning directory. Status and amounts below reproduce the 15 October 2026 source-map snapshot. No award, investment, tax eligibility or permitted application is guaranteed. Check the original source for current terms and amendments.
Timing in the source map: Seed application route described as open
Qualification: Maryland qualification and commitment; source map notes a five-year clawback commitment.
Next step: Confirm the fund, eligibility, investment terms and actual operating commitment.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationTiming in the source map: Quarterly process; September round passed in the snapshot
Qualification: Recent qualifying federal award and Maryland requirements; not available merely for planning an application.
Next step: Confirm the next RFA and award eligibility with TEDCO.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationTiming in the source map: Rolling route
Qualification: Virginia startup using the Fast-Track License with a specified Virginia R1 university.
Next step: First identify a suitable technology and qualifying license; check reimbursable uses.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationTiming in the source map: Quarterly grant solicitations; notes rolling
Qualification: Virginia economic presence and stage requirements. Grant and note routes have different obligations.
Next step: Choose the actual instrument and read its current application terms.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationTiming in the source map: Rolling application route
Qualification: Virginia-based business with an investment case; not non-dilutive grant money.
Next step: Prepare a credible product, team and growth case before pursuing investment.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationTiming in the source map: Company-specific review
Qualification: Qualifying North Carolina operations and loan terms; debt must be repaid.
Next step: Confirm the technical scope, eligibility and repayment terms before modeling runway.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationTiming in the source map: Follows technical proof and investment in the source map
Qualification: Qualifying North Carolina operations and growth-stage readiness.
Next step: Obtain current debt terms and confirm the financing sequence.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationTiming in the source map: 2026 deadline listed as 29 May
Qualification: Ecosystem-development organizations/programs; a stale OPEN label does not override a passed deadline.
Next step: Consider a future qualified ecosystem or consortium role rather than assuming operating support.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determination