Delaware – Delaware officials have started the EDGE 2. 0 grant program, which offers $1. 15 million in funding to help small businesses grow throughout the state. This new program is an expansion of previous EDGE competitions that have given nearly $8 million to 120 small businesses in Delaware over the past six years. The 2025 EDGE 2. 0 program includes two different tracks—Entrepreneur and STEM—each aimed at helping startups and newer businesses through grants and a new pitch event. Up to 10 businesses in the Entrepreneur track and 8 in the STEM track will be selected to present their ideas, and they will receive flexible awards based on how strong their proposals are. To be eligible, businesses must mainly operate in Delaware, have 15 or fewer full-time employees, have less than $700,000 in assets, and have been in business for less than seven years The Entrepreneur track can offer up to $400,000, and the STEM track can offer up to $750,000, making this the biggest funding cycle for the program so far.
Applications for EDGE 2.0 are open from August 8 to September 4. In addition to the grants, winners will also get help with growing their businesses through services like joining local business groups and getting faster support from programs. There’s also a webinar on August 6 at 10 a. m. to explain how to apply. For more information, application details, and the full list of eligibility requirements, visit Delaware.gov.
