​The Alabama Innovation Act (AIA), formed by Legislative Act #2019-404, established the Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund (ARDEF). The purpose of the ARDEF Program is to encourage new and continuing efforts to conduct research and development activities within the state for the purpose of increasing employment opportunities and products and services available to the citizens of Alabama.

Funding Opportunity Announcement

The Energy Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is seeking applications from Alabama Research Entities to conduct research and development activities within the state of Alabama.

FOA

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Program Guide

Program Guide

Resources

Alabama Innovation Act

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

The current 2017 NAICS codes can be found at https://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/. AIA defines approved activities based on the 2012 NAICS Codes. 2012 to 2017 code changes can be found here.