Non-dilutive R&D grants, tax credits, and hiring incentives in Israeli-friendly U.S. states. GTM Audit: Free. Grant Match Brief: included.
| State | Program | Sectors | Stages | Benefit | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | JobsOhio R&D Grant HB 188 |
AI / Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Aerospace / Defense, Deep Tech / Other | Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed / Bootstrapped | Non-dilutive support for R&D projects and job-creating expansions tied to Ohio operations. | New or expanding R&D facilities; job creation and capital investment thresholds apply. |
| Ohio | Ohio R&D Investment Tax Credit ORC 5751.51 |
AI / Machine Learning, MedTech / HealthTech, Cybersecurity, Aerospace / Defense, Fintech, Deep Tech / Other | Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed / Bootstrapped, Other | Refundable tax credit on qualifying in-state R&D expenditures. | Companies conducting qualified research in Ohio; credit rate and caps vary by project. |
| Illinois | DCEO Foreign Direct Investment Incentives DCEO EDGE |
AI / Machine Learning, AgriTech, MedTech / HealthTech, Fintech, Deep Tech / Other | Seed, Series A, Other | Grants and tax incentives for international companies creating Illinois jobs. | Minimum job creation and wage thresholds; project must be competitive vs. other U.S. locations. |
| Illinois | Illinois Research Park / UIUC Partnership Programs DCEO Innovation |
AI / Machine Learning, AgriTech, MedTech / HealthTech, Deep Tech / Other | Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed / Bootstrapped | Access to university research partnerships and innovation-zone incentives. | Technology companies collocating with Illinois research institutions. |
| Georgia | Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Venture Lab GRA |
Cybersecurity, MedTech / HealthTech, AI / Machine Learning, Fintech, Deep Tech / Other | Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed / Bootstrapped | University-linked R&D support, talent pipelines, and commercialization resources. | Growth-stage tech companies expanding R&D presence in Georgia. |
| Georgia | Georgia Quick Start Workforce Training Quick Start |
AI / Machine Learning, Aerospace / Defense, MedTech / HealthTech, AgriTech, Deep Tech / Other | Series A, Seed, Other | Free customized workforce training for large-scale hiring and facility expansions. | Companies creating significant net-new jobs in Georgia. |
| Colorado | Advanced Industries Accelerator CO AIA |
Aerospace / Defense, AI / Machine Learning, MedTech / HealthTech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech / Other | Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed / Bootstrapped | Grants for early-stage and growth companies in advanced industries clusters. | Colorado-based operations or commitment to establish CO R&D; competitive application cycles. |
| Colorado | Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit (JGITC) CO JGITC |
AI / Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Fintech, MedTech / HealthTech, Deep Tech / Other | Series A, Seed, Other | Performance-based tax credits tied to net new job creation above county wage averages. | Competitive multi-state site selection; Colorado must be chosen over alternatives. |
| North Carolina | One NC Fund / Job Development Investment Grant JDIG |
AI / Machine Learning, MedTech / HealthTech, Cybersecurity, Aerospace / Defense, Deep Tech / Other | Series A, Seed, Other | Performance-based grants rebating a portion of new employee withholding taxes. | Significant capital investment and job creation; award varies by tier county. |
| Arizona | Quality Jobs Tax Credit AZ QJTC |
AI / Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Aerospace / Defense, Fintech, Deep Tech / Other | Seed, Series A, Other | Tax credits for net new quality jobs meeting wage and benefit thresholds. | Expansion projects creating above-average-wage positions in Arizona. |
| Michigan | Business Development Program (MBDP) MEDC MBDP |
AI / Machine Learning, Aerospace / Defense, AgriTech, MedTech / HealthTech, Deep Tech / Other | Series A, Seed, Other | Grants, loans, and other economic assistance for qualified business expansions. | Projects demonstrating job creation and private investment leverage in Michigan. |
| Indiana | Indiana Economic Development Corporation Tax Credits IEDC |
Aerospace / Defense, MedTech / HealthTech, AgriTech, AI / Machine Learning, Deep Tech / Other | Series A, Seed, Other | Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credits for job creation. | Competitive location decisions with defined headcount and wage commitments. |
| Tennessee | FastTrack Job Development Assistance TN ECD FastTrack |
MedTech / HealthTech, AI / Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech / Other | Series A, Seed, Other | Grants for infrastructure, training, and relocation support tied to job creation. | Projects creating new jobs in Tennessee; amount scales with investment. |
| Washington | Washington State R&D Tax Preference B&O R&D Credit |
AI / Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Aerospace / Defense, MedTech / HealthTech, Deep Tech / Other | Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed / Bootstrapped, Other | B&O tax credit for qualified R&D spending (no state income tax on individuals). | R&D activities conducted in Washington; separate from Seattle coastal premium costs. |
Preliminary program matching only. Eligibility, award amounts, and application windows change frequently. Confirm details with the administering agency or EDO before applying.