FHTC: Industry Seed Grant


Proposals are sought for partnership projects between regional high technology industries along the Florida High Tech Corridor (FHTC) and University of South Florida (USF) faculty. The primary goal of these projects is to attract, grow, and retain high technology companies in the Florida High Tech Corridor service area.

Florida High Tech Corridor matching funds are specifically designed to expand the research activities of an FHTC industry partner by providing funds for research collaborations between Industry and USF. While projects may be proposed in any discipline, applications are particularly encouraged in areas contributing to the development of the FHTC targeted technology sectors including:

Amount: Approximately $2,000,000 has been designated for three awards for the current year. Award requirements and size vary depending on the program. Up to $1,000,000 will be allocated to an annual competitive program described elsewhere.

Under the USF CONNECT Industry Seed Grant, at least $500,000 is currently allocated for this General Solicitation, and $500,000 for the SBIR/STTR Phase II Industry External Investment Program described herein. Both awards are intended to establish new relationships. The Industry Seed Grant program is designed to attract small technology businesses (< 100 employees) to university-based research projects with more relative Florida High Tech Corridor support. As a seed program, renewals, if awarded require significant growth in project size as well as industry cash contribution.

Deadline: No Due Date. Proposals are evaluated until annual funds are fully committed

For further information, please visit: http://www.research.usf.edu/ed/corridor.htm

 


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