Red Apoyo Indy is Launching its 2026 Seed Capital Program

Red Apoyo Indy (RAI), with support from the Indianapolis Foundation, invites Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs and small business owners to participate in the 2026 Seed Capital Competition, an opportunity to access non-repayable funding to help launch, develop, and grow their businesses.

Who Should Apply?

The program is designed for:

Entrepreneurs who want to launch a new product or service and need funding for research, development, market testing, or startup capital.

Business Owners who already operate a business and are seeking to increase revenue through business expansion or the launch of a new product or service line.

Awards

A total of $34,000 in seed capital funding will be awarded as follows:

• 1st Place: $12,000

• 2nd Place: $10,000

• 3rd Place: $7,000

• 4th Place: $3,000

• 5th Place: $2,000

  
  

Important Dates

• Application Opens: May 29, 2026

• Application Deadline: July 14, 2026

• Finalists Announced: August 18, 2026

• Pitch Competition Night: October 1, 2026

  
  

For more information, please click the link to the Official Competition Guidelines.