1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Incubator Act of 2019 . 2. Business incubator grant program (a) Establishment The Department of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, shall establish and carry out a competitive grant program to provide financial assistance to support the growth and success of business incubators. (b) Application An eligible applicant desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Assistant Secretary for the program established under subsection (a) an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Assistant Secretary may require. (c) Awarding of grants In awarding grants under this section, the Assistant Secretary shall— (1) consider factors such as population, unemployment level, and business creation metrics to ensure that the program addresses demonstrated needs and achieves high impact