SD DEEP TECH
STATE RESOURCE DASHBOARD
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
IN COOPERATION WITH SD UNIVERSITIES & SBDC NETWORK
BUILD 2026.02
DATA CURRENT
OFFICIAL REFERENCE COMPENDIUM
Deep Technology Startup Resources
South Dakota and Regional Programs Supporting Advanced Engineering, Biotechnology, Materials, Energy, AgTech, and Defense-Related Innovation
TOTAL RECORDS
18
SOUTH DAKOTA PRIMARY
13
Direct state programs & university support
REGIONAL PARTNERS
5
ND • NE • Multi-state hubs
FUNDING TYPES REPRESENTED
NON-DILUTIVE
SEED / LOANS
GRANTS
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18 RECORDS
— sorted by priority for deep tech ventures
USAGE NOTES FOR DEEP TECH FOUNDERS
• Non-dilutive R&D funding (SBIR/STTR, FAST Launch grants) should be prioritized before equity raises for hardware and regulated technologies.
• University IP & commercialization offices (SD Mines, SDSU) are primary partners for faculty spinouts and licensing.
• SBDC + FAST Launch + I-Corps form the strongest pipeline for customer discovery and first SBIR applications in the state.
• Regional programs (ND LIFT, Innovate ND) are accessible for companies willing to locate or partner across state lines.
THIS DASHBOARD IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY. VERIFY ALL ELIGIBILITY, DEADLINES, AND REQUIREMENTS DIRECTLY WITH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS.
COMPILED FROM PUBLIC STATE, UNIVERSITY, AND FEDERAL SOURCES • NOT AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
Resource Locations
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Using approximate locations. Verify addresses in resources.json.