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McKinney Innovation Fund

McKinney Innovation Fund

Up to $200,000 (Growth Grant); 50% upfront, 50% milestone-based over 3 years.

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Rolling submissions, no set deadline.

AMOUNT

Up to $200,000 (Growth Grant); 50% upfront, 50% milestone-based over 3 years.

AMOUNT

Up to $200,000 (Growth Grant); 50% upfront, 50% milestone-based over 3 years.

DEADLINE

Rolling submissions, no set deadline.

DEADLINE

Rolling submissions, no set deadline.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must be a tech startup (AI, fintech, healthcare, or software) willing to establish your primary HQ in McKinney, TX.

You must be a tech startup (AI, fintech, healthcare, or software) willing to establish your primary HQ in McKinney, TX.

The entry-level Growth Grant is open to early-stage startups at any revenue level. Both US founders relocating to McKinney and non-US founders expanding to the US are eligible.

The entry-level Growth Grant is open to early-stage startups at any revenue level. Both US founders relocating to McKinney and non-US founders expanding to the US are eligible.

YOUR REAL ODDS

No public data on acceptance rate, but the fund is rolling and actively recruiting startups to relocate.

MEDC is incentivized to find qualified companies since the program is tied to local job creation. The tradeoff is a real commitment: you must move your HQ to McKinney for at least 3 years.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Take the 30-second pre-qualification check on their website — 5 minutes

  2. Download the Founder Funding Kit and review criteria and timeline — 30 minutes

  3. Contact the MEDC team and submit your application — 1-2 weeks to prepare

WORTH KNOWING

The Growth Grant disburses 50% upfront and 50% over 3 years tied to milestones—so budget for a performance-based structure and have your hiring and growth targets defined before you apply.

Apply on the funder’s site →

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