INNOVATION FUND
Advancing early stage innovation with funding and research
The Innovation Fund provides early stage startups with the financial support needed to build prototypes, validate products, and secure early users. These milestones are essential for attracting investors, yet they are often the most difficult for founders to reach without backing. Our funding helps innovators demonstrate real traction, reduce early risk, and strengthen their readiness for future investment.
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For startups that receive fifty thousand dollars or more, the Innovation Fund includes a research component that evaluates impact, growth metrics, and market readiness. We also assess risk, document progress, and collect data that supports accurate valuation. Through our partnership with GatherVerse News, we highlight the work and achievements of Innovation Fund recipients, giving founders both the resources and visibility needed to grow with confidence.
Startup Traction Funding
Investors seek specific milestones and signs of traction in startups before they invest. Startups need to demonstrate product validation, which can include a working prototype and early adopters, to prove market fit and address real problems. Reaching these milestones can be challenging for startups, particularly without financial backing. Our funding provides startups with essential financial support to achieve the milestones that investors seek before they commit.
Research & News
IIF conducts thorough research on startups that receive Startup Traction funding of $50k or more. This research encompasses a comprehensive evaluation of the startup's impact on society, an assessment of the risks they have successfully navigated, a careful examination of their traction and growth metrics, and the collection of data to substantiate their investment valuation. Our partner, GatherVerse News doesn't just report the news; it showcases the innovative solutions and impactful work of IIF-supported startups.