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The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program

The South Dakota FAST Launch program is designed to assist South Dakota entrepreneurs with beginning their businesses through workshops and potential market research funding or seed capital. Businesses may also compete in the Governor’s Giant Vision Competition or for SBIR/STTR funding.

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Applications for South Dakota FAST Launch Second Season 2024/2025 grant funding now available.

Second Season 2024-2025 South Dakota FAST Launch Registration
The South Dakota FAST Launch program is designed to assist South Dakota entrepreneurs with beginning their businesses through workshops and potential market research funding or seed capital. Businesses may also compete in the Governor’s Giant Vision Competition or for SBIR/STTR funding.

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$1,000 STEM Education Grants Available

These funds can be used toward a wide variety of outreach efforts, such as STEM scholarships, purchasing science kits, or funding needed for classroom visits, summer camps, etc.

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