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Proof-of-Concept

Supporting Early-Stage Innovation in Goleta & Santa Barbara

Flexible non-dilutive funding of up to $10,000 to help emerging startups validate ideas, build MVPs, and reach critical milestones toward investment or launch

up to

$10,000
FUNDING

6-month

grant period

NO EQUITY

taken

QUARTERLY

Review Cycle

The GEM Startup Proof-of-Concept Grants provide flexible funding to new or emerging ventures looking to secure a foothold in the Goleta area.

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Company/Team Name(Required)

Primary Applicant Name(Required)

Primary Applicant Email

Primary Applicant Phone(Required)

Amount requested ($)

Duration requested (months) *

Pre-proposal (up to 3 pages) *

Max. file size: 50 MB.

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Submit your
Proof-of-Concept