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AR Code § 15-3-402 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 4 - Postdoctoral Science and Engineering Grant Program for Economic Development and Knowledge-Based Job Growth|§ 15-3-402. Application for funding

 (a) The Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall make available forms upon which a business eligible for a grant under § 15-3-403 may apply for a grant to support the hiring of postdoctoral science and engineering graduates to work in areas of their expertise in Arkansas.  (b) Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of an application, the commission shall notify the applicant whether:  (1) The applicant meets the criteria for benefits; and  (2) Funds are available to assist the business in the hiring of postdoctoral science and engineering graduates.
AR Code § 15-3-403 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 4 - Postdoctoral Science and Engineering Grant Program for Economic Development and Knowledge-Based Job Growth|§ 15-3-403. Eligibility for grants

 To qualify for a grant authorized under § 15-3-404, a business shall:   (1) Have operations within the State of Arkansas that are in one (1) of the six (6) categories of targeted businesses identified in § 15-4-2703(43)(A);  (2) Pay average hourly wages in excess of one hundred ten percent (110%) of the county or state average hourly wage, whichever is less;  (3) Agree to hire a postdoctoral graduate; and  (4) Provide proof that the postdoctoral graduate is an Arkansas taxpayer and a resident of the State of Arkansas.
AR Code § 15-3-405 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 4 - Postdoctoral Science and Engineering Grant Program for Economic Development and Knowledge-Based Job Growth|§ 15-3-405. Rules

 (a) The Arkansas Economic Development Commission, through the promulgation of rules in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., shall establish procedures consistent with this subchapter to carry out the intent of this legislation.  (b) The commission shall establish by rule opportunities for assisting in the hiring of postdoctoral graduates in each of the four (4) congressional districts in the state.
AR Code § 15-3-501 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 5 - Arkansas Acceleration Fund Act|§ 15-3-501. Title

 This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Acceleration Fund Act”.
AR Code § 15-3-502 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 5 - Arkansas Acceleration Fund Act|§ 15-3-502. Legislative intent

 (a) The General Assembly finds that in October 2008 the Arkansas Task Force for the 21st Century Economy found and recommended that:  (1) Education, research and development, entrepreneurship, risk capital, existing business innovation, and cyberinfrastructure are the most critical roles to Arkansas's success in the twenty-first century global economy;  (2) Twenty-six (26) programs, initiatives, and constitutional issues be given priority consideration as being key to competitiveness and contributing to economic development in the twenty-first century global economy;  (3) Resources should be dedicated to further study the structure and effectiveness of the state's economic development organizations because economic development is ever changing and the continuing review will provide information about twenty-first century demands on the organizations; and  (4) Arkansas should create a dedicated revenue stream for funding twenty-first century business development.    (b) The General Assembly further finds that Arkansas:  (1) Needs an approach to an economy supported by knowledge-based jobs; and  (2) Lacks a recurring and predictable funding formula for economic development.
AR Code § 15-3-503 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 5 - Arkansas Acceleration Fund Act|§ 15-3-503. Advice and recommendations

 (a) The Board of Directors of the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall advise the Governor, the General Assembly, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, and other agencies responsible for programs enumerated in subsection (b) of this section.  (b)  (1) The board shall make recommendations regarding support and assistance for the accelerated growth of knowledge-based and high-technology jobs in the state through focused funding of the state's initiatives and programs.  (2) For funds in or allocated to the Arkansas Acceleration Fund, § 19-5-1243, the board shall make recommendations to the commission regarding the allocation or reallocation of funds and moneys for programs and initiatives authorized by the:  (A) Arkansas Research Alliance Act, § 15-3-301 et seq.;  (B) Innovate Arkansas Fund, § 19-5-1237;  (C) Venture Capital Investment Act of 2001, § 15-5-1401 et seq.;  (D) Supplemental science, technology, engineering, and math fund grants under § 6-17-2701 et seq.;  (E) Existing programs of the commission authorized under § 15-3-101 et seq., § 15-3-201 et seq., and § 15-3-401 et seq.;  (F) [Repealed.]  (G) Any other programs or activities aimed at the creation of knowledge-based and high-technology jobs;  (H) Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Act, § 15-3-601 et seq.; and  (I) Arkansas Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant Program, § 15-3-701 et seq.
AR Code § 15-3-601 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 6 - Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Act|§ 15-3-601. Title

 This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Act”.
AR Code § 15-3-602 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 6 - Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Act|§ 15-3-602. Legislative findings

 The General Assembly finds that:   (1) Corporate growth requires the infusion of innovative ideas, products, and services;  (2) A critical component of creating high-skilled, high-wage jobs is the encouragement of the Arkansas innovation entrepreneurial ecosystem to develop technological products and services;  (3) Economic growth can be fostered by linking innovative new ideas, products, and services by entrepreneurs and start-up companies to corporate sponsors seeking the commercialization of new products and services; and  (4) An inducement, in the form of a grant program, is needed to encourage Arkansas businesses to sponsor business and technology programs to mentor start-up companies, resulting in an infusion of new products and services to fuel corporate growth.
AR Code § 15-3-603 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 6 - Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Act|§ 15-3-603. Definitions

 As used in this subchapter:   (1) “Business and technology accelerator” means a full-time, immersive program administered by an eligible applicant to potentially invest in, mentor, and accelerate commercial development of start-up businesses;  (2) “Business and technology accelerator grant” means a discretionary grant of up to two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for each approved business and technology accelerator application; and  (3) “Eligible applicant” means an entity that is:  (A) Registered as a business entity in good standing with the Secretary of State; and  (B) Principally engaged in one (1) or more of the following categories of business or industry:  (i) A manufacturer classified in sectors 31-33 of the 2012 North American Industry Classification System;  (ii) A business that:  (a) Is primarily engaged in the design and development of prepackaged software, digital content production and preservation, computer processing and data preparation services, or information retrieval services; and  (b) Derives at least seventy-five percent (75%) of its sales revenue from out of state;    (iii) An office sector business whose business operations support primary business needs, including without limitation customer service, credit accounting, telemarketing, claims processing, and other administrative functions that:  (a) Is a nonretail business; and  (b) Derives at least seventy-five percent (75%) of its sales revenue from out of state;    (iv) A national or regional corporate headquarters as classified in code 551114 of the 2012 North American Industry Classification System;  (v) A scientific and technical services business that derives at least seventy-five percent (75%) of its sales revenue from out of state;  (vi) A firm primarily engaged in commercial, physical, and biological research as classified in code 541711 or code 541712 of the 2012 North American Industry Classification System; and  (vii) A firm engaged in one (1) or more of the following categories:  (a) Advanced materials and manufacturing systems;  (b) Agriculture, food processing, and environmental sciences;  (c) Biotechnology, bioengineering, and life sciences;  (d) Information technology;  (e) Transportation logistics; and  (f) Internet-enabled technology or service solutions for one (1) or more of the categories described in subdivisions (3)(B)(vii)(a)-(e) of this section.
AR Code § 15-3-604 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 6 - Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Act|§ 15-3-604. Administration

 (a)  (1) The Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant Program is created.  (2) The Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall administer the program.    (b) The division shall:  (1) Create application forms to be submitted by eligible businesses seeking a business and technology accelerator grant from the program;  (2) Devise an application process that:  (A) Defines the eligibility criteria for a business and technology accelerator grant; and  (B) Establishes application submittal and review processes;    (3) Define a process by which business and technology accelerator grants may be awarded; and  (4) Execute standard legal grant agreements and other documentation governing the disbursement and use of business and technology accelerator grants.
AR Code § 15-3-605 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 6 - Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Act|§ 15-3-605. Application requirements

 (a) To request a business and technology accelerator grant under this subchapter, an applicant shall complete and submit the application forms prescribed by the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission under § 15-3-604.  (b) An applicant shall submit an application for each proposed business and technology accelerator grant.  (c) The division shall:  (1) Review applications:  (A) In order of receipt, as determined by the date and time stamp of receipt; and  (B) In accordance with rules promulgated by the division under § 15-3-608;    (2) Not consider an incomplete or noncompliant application and shall return an incomplete or a noncompliant application without further review;  (3) Review each application with the advice and recommendation of the Commercialization Committee of the Board of Directors of the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission; and  (4) Provide advice to the Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission concerning the applications for business and technology accelerator grants reviewed by the division.    (d)  (1) Applications submitted to the division are subject to the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.  (2) To the extent an applicant believes that information in an application is confidential or otherwise exempt under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., the applicant shall specifically designate in writing the information the applicant believes to be confidential or exempt and the basis for the confidentiality or exemption on that portion of the application in which the information appears.
AR Code § 15-3-606 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 6 - Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Act|§ 15-3-606. Business and technology accelerator grant awards

 (a) A business and technology accelerator grant awarded under this subchapter:  (1) Shall not:  (A) Be awarded under this subchapter unless offered in writing by the Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission; and  (B) Exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000); and    (2) Subject to funding and the discretion of the director, may be offered to an eligible applicant that successfully completes the application process.    (b) The business and technology accelerator grant agreement between the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and the eligible applicant shall delineate all requirements of the business and technology accelerator grant.  (c) Disbursements for business and technology accelerator grants shall be made on a reimbursable basis, payable when invoices and financial reports are submitted to the division.
AR Code § 15-3-607 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 6 - Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Act|§ 15-3-607. Program funding

 Business and technology accelerator grants awarded under this subchapter are limited by the amount of funds allocated to the Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant Program created under this subchapter.
AR Code § 15-3-608 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 6 - Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Act|§ 15-3-608. Rules

 The Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall promulgate rules to implement and administer this subchapter.
AR Code § 15-3-701 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 7 - Arkansas Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant Program|§ 15-3-701. Title

 This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant Program”.
AR Code § 15-3-702 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 7 - Arkansas Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant Program|§ 15-3-702. Legislative findings

 The General Assembly finds that:   (1) The federal Small Business Innovation Research Program encourages innovative small businesses to engage in federal research and commercialization that has the potential for technological innovation and commercialization;  (2) Stimulating research and commercialization grows the economy by leveraging investment, creating exportable products and services, and creating and retaining high-wage, high-tech jobs in moderately and highly skilled occupations;  (3) Arkansas consistently ranks poorly among states in the number of federal Small Business Innovation Research grants awarded; and  (4) An inducement, in the form of a matching grants program, is needed to encourage Arkansas businesses to apply for federal Small Business Innovation Research grants and realize economic benefits of commercialized research.
AR Code § 15-3-703 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 7 - Arkansas Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant Program|§ 15-3-703. Definitions

 As used in this subchapter:   (1) “Eligible business” means a for-profit business that:  (A) Is registered as a business entity in good standing with the Secretary of State; and  (B) Has its principal place of business in Arkansas;    (2) “Matching grant” means a discretionary grant of up to fifty percent (50%) of the amount of a federal Small Business Innovation Research grant for each approved matching grant application;  (3) “Principal investigator/project manager” means the primary individual designated by an eligible business to provide the scientific and technical direction to a project supported by a matching grant; and  (4) “Small Business Innovation Research Program” means the federal program administered by the United States Small Business Administration according to regulations adopted pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 638, as it existed on October 1, 2016, which provides funds for Phase I and Phase II Small Business Innovation Research grants through participating federal agencies.
AR Code § 15-3-704 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 7 - Arkansas Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant Program|§ 15-3-704. Administration

 (a)  (1) The Arkansas Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant Program is created.  (2) The Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall administer the program.    (b) The division shall:  (1) Create application forms to be submitted by eligible businesses seeking a matching grant from the program;  (2) Devise an application process that:  (A) Defines the eligibility criteria for a matching grant; and  (B) Establishes application submittal and review processes;    (3) Define a process by which matching grants may be awarded; and  (4) Execute standard legal grant agreements and other documentation governing the disbursement and use of matching grants.
AR Code § 15-3-705 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 7 - Arkansas Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant Program|§ 15-3-705. Eligibility

 (a) To be eligible for a matching grant under this subchapter, an applicant shall:  (1) Be an eligible business; and  (2) Certify that:  (A) The eligible business:  (i) For Phase I applications, has received a Small Business Innovation Research grant from a sponsoring agency in response to a specific federal solicitation; or  (ii) For Phase II applications, has:  (a) Submitted a final Phase I report to the sponsoring agency;  (b) Demonstrated that the sponsoring agency has interest in the Phase II proposal; and  (c) Submitted a Phase II proposal to the sponsoring agency; and      (B) All federal Small Business Innovation Research grant requirements will be met.      (b) An eligible business awarded a matching grant under this subchapter shall:  (1) Remain in Arkansas for the duration of the matching grant project;  (2) Designate an Arkansas resident or employee as the principal investigator/project manager during the duration of the matching grant; and  (3) Be principally engaged in one (1) or more of the following targeted business activities:  (A) Advanced materials and manufacturing systems;  (B) Agriculture, food, and environmental sciences;  (C) Biotechnology, bioengineering, and life sciences;  (D) Information technology;  (E) Transportation logistics; and  (F) Bio-based products.
AR Code § 15-3-706 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally|Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology|Subchapter 7 - Arkansas Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant Program|§ 15-3-706. Application requirements

 (a) To request a matching grant under this subchapter, an applicant shall complete and submit the application forms prescribed by the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission under § 15-3-704.  (b) An applicant shall submit an application for each federal Phase I and federal Phase II grant proposal for which the applicant is requesting a matching grant.  (c) The division shall:  (1) Review applications:  (A) In order of receipt, as determined by the date and time stamp of receipt; and  (B) In accordance with rules promulgated by the division under § 15-3-709;    (2) Not consider an incomplete or noncompliant application and shall return an incomplete or a noncompliant application without further review;  (3) Review each application with the advice and recommendation of the Commercialization Committee of the Board of Directors of the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission; and  (4) Provide advice to the Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission concerning the applications for matching grants reviewed by the division.    (d)  (1) Applications submitted to the division are subject to the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.  (2) To the extent an applicant believes that information in an application is confidential or otherwise exempt under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., the applicant shall specifically designate in writing the information the applicant believes to be confidential or exempt and the basis for the confidentiality or exemption on that portion of the application in which the information appears.