The Technology Transfer Assistance Grant Program (TTAG) assists Arkansas’ enterprises in developing or improving products or processes through the transfer of technical solutions to technology-based, industry-driven problems, thus enhancing that enterprise’s market competitiveness.

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) provides limited financial support for the transfer and deployment of innovative technology. AEDC will fund up to $3,750 of costs associated with transferring new or existing technology from a qualified applicant — such as a public or private enterprise, laboratory, college or university — to an enterprise based in Arkansas. Up to $5,000 of total project costs will be considered, with the first $2,500 funded by the Authority; the remaining $2,500 is cost-shared equally (50:50) between the Authority and the enterprise. Each enterprise is eligible to receive assistance for two technology transfer projects per year. Projects are evaluated on a competitive basis.

GROW YOUR OWN

Available to organizations headquartered in Arkansas with 250 or fewer employees

SKILLS GAP

Addresses critical gaps in workforce skills having the most direct impact on skills and economic attainment, typically demanded by a regional or industry-wide need, not a single organization

CUSTOMIZED TECHNICAL

It is typically associated with highly-technical training that is specific to or customized for a certain industry, skill, or equipment

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Typically, classroom training associated with soft skills or core academic skills, as would apply to a large set of employees. Primary examples include those related to Microsoft Office products, as well as leadership, supervision, conflict resolution, safety, and more