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EDGE for Startups

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infoAbout this program

Withholding-tax credit program for qualifying young, unprofitable startups creating jobs or making qualifying Illinois investments.

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Investment

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Equity

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Duration

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Program

EDGE for Startups

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Type

Accelerator

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  • check_circleEarly Stage
  • check_circleFocus: government, tax-credit, job-creation, startup, us-state
  • check_circleLocation: United States
  • check_circleRegion: United States

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4 steps
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    Review EDGE for Startups eligibility (Early Stage; focus: government, tax-credit, job-creation, startup, us-state).

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    Prepare pitch deck, team bios, and traction metrics.

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    Submit via https://dceo.illinois.gov/expandrelocate/incentives/edge-for-startups.html.

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    Complete interviews if invited; accept offer and join the cohort.

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#Accelerators#government, tax-credit, job-creation, startup, us-state#government, tax-credit, job-creation, startup, us-state#United States#Accelerator