Section 261.111.8. Application process.

       111.8(1) An organization, institution of higher learning, individual or business must submit an application to the Economic Development Authority, 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, in a form provided by the authority. Required forms and instructions are available by contacting the authority at that address or from the authority’s Web site at www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com.

       111.8(2) The technology commercialization committee shall have the authority to evaluate each application and shall provide a suggested funding amount to the board for consideration.

       111.8(3) An application for technical assistance under the program shall include any information required by the authority including, but not limited to, all of the following:

        a.           Proposed services for manufacturing supply chain development, organized information, or technical assistance.

        b.          A listing of the Iowa companies and executives committed to participating in the technical assistance services.

        c.           A description of the scope of work.

        d.           A description of the performance metrics.

        e.           Resources and project budget.

        f.            Project time line and milestones.

[ARC 8211B, IAB 10/7/09, effective 11/11/09; ARC 0611C, IAB 2/20/13, effective 3/27/13]