Updated: June 13, 2026
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First Fund Investment Program

Wilmington, USA

The Home for Science Startups

About the program

Investment stage
Description

The First Fund provides up to $240,000 of pre-seed and seed capital to deep tech companies developing solutions primarily in life sciences, clean tech and advanced materials. First Fund companies must become residents of the Innovation Space as a condition of the investment.

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Program details

Program fee0
Additional benefits

Access to business experts, connection to investors and partners, use of scientific equipment, on-site gym, cafeteria, free parking, free coffee/espresso, sparkling/still water, collaboration areas

Key dates

Duration6 months
Start dateInvalid date
Application deadlineJune 15, 2025
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Investment offer

Offer$30,000 to $120,000 cash + $30,000 to $60,000 in-kind services
Details

Convertible loan structure with cash component of $30,000 to $120,000 plus laboratory, office space and support services valued at $30,000 (half lab, one office) or $60,000 (full lab, two offices) for 6 months. Total investment up to $240,000.