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ARTICLE · 08 OCTOBER 2025

Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program: Get Started Now For 2026 Grants!

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Small and mid-sized manufacturers can obtain grants through the Iowa Economic Development Authority's Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program.

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Tim C. Reilly
Tim C. Reilly

Small and mid-sized manufacturers can obtain grants through the Iowa Economic Development Authority's Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program. The program provides financial support to projects that will adopt or integrate smart technology into existing manufacturing operations across Iowa. This IEDA program supports Iowa's advanced manufacturing sector, which accounts for over 15% of Iowa's gross domestic product (GDP).

Eligible manufacturers can receive grants up to $75,000 for the purchase of specialized equipment that will increase a manufacturer's productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness and certain specialized hardware or software. Eligible purchases include:

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