SSBCI Eligibility Guidance

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Eligibility Guidance

Missouri has received federal funding through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program. MTC has been approved by the Department of Treasury to use a portion of the state’s allocation to fund equity-based investments in the most promising Missouri-based early-stage technology-focused companies, through its IDEA Fund.

Determining SEDI Eligibility

A portion of the federal funding through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program is dedicated to providing financial support to socially and economically disadvantaged businesses (SEDI). Treasury determines SEDI eligibility based on the

SEDI Individual Criteria

SEDI individuals are defined as those who have had their access to credit on reasonable terms diminished as compared to others in comparable economic circumstances due to their: Membership of a group that has been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or

CDFI Investment Area Eligibility

For an Applicant Organization to be considered owned and controlled by individuals whose residences are in CDFI Investment Areas, 51% or more of the individuals owning or having control of a business must reside within a CDFI Investment Area. To determine

Venture Capital Investments

Venture Capital Investments

Explore MTC's IDEA Fund and related resources for early-stage technology investments in Missouri.

IDEA Fund Program

Learn about the IDEA Fund program for equity-based investments in Missouri-based early-stage technology-focused companies.

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IDEA Fund FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the IDEA Fund application and eligibility requirements.

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MTC Portfolio

View the current portfolio of companies invested in through the IDEA Fund and other MTC venture capital initiatives.

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Contact for Questions

Please email info@missouritechnology.com

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