Capital Catalyst Grant Program 2026

About

A grant program designed to provide funding to high-growth-potential startups and emerging growth companies located in Wisconsin, offering substantial financial support and access to entrepreneurial resources to foster innovation and growth.

Benefits

• 💰Grant Funding
  Typically ranges from $250,000 to $2 million
• 🛠️ R&D Support
  Support for R&D-to-commercialization efforts
• 🌐Entrepreneurial Resources
  Access to entrepreneurial support and resources
• 💸Loan Repayment Potential
  Potential for loan repayments and returns on investment to assist additional companies.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a business located in Wisconsin
• Must demonstrate organizational capability and entrepreneurial support
• Must provide matching funds at a ratio of at least 1:1 with the amount of grant funding requested
• Must meet all applicable SSBCI requirements
• Must be a high-growth-potential startup or emerging growth company.

Participation Commitments

• Recipients must provide periodic reports on operations and economic impact
• Must document financial match for grant funding
• Must comply with additional reporting requirements as per SSBCI guidelines.

Target Region

Wisconsin

Target Sector

All sectors