Proof of Concept Commercialization Pilot Program
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Proof of Concept Commercialization Pilot Program: The Department of Defense (DoD) is soliciting applications from current/recent grant
awardees to receive mentoring and funding to accelerate the innovation of the funded
research. The I Corps @ DoD program is designed to support the acceleration of innovation
by providing Principle Investigators (PIs) with training, mentorship and funding. The
purpose of funding under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is to accelerate the
commercialization of basic research innovations from qualifying institutions.
The goals of this program are to spur the transition of fundamental research, to encourage
collaboration between academia and industry, and to train students to understand innovation
and entrepreneurship. The purpose of the I Corps @ DoD program is to identify DoD-funded
researchers who will receive additional support - in the form of mentoring and funding - to
accelerate the transition of knowledge derived from fundamental research into emerging
products and services that can attract subsequent third-party funding.
awardees to receive mentoring and funding to accelerate the innovation of the funded
research. The I Corps @ DoD program is designed to support the acceleration of innovation
by providing Principle Investigators (PIs) with training, mentorship and funding. The
purpose of funding under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is to accelerate the
commercialization of basic research innovations from qualifying institutions.
The goals of this program are to spur the transition of fundamental research, to encourage
collaboration between academia and industry, and to train students to understand innovation
and entrepreneurship. The purpose of the I Corps @ DoD program is to identify DoD-funded
researchers who will receive additional support - in the form of mentoring and funding - to
accelerate the transition of knowledge derived from fundamental research into emerging
products and services that can attract subsequent third-party funding.
Federal Grant Title: | Proof of Concept Commercialization Pilot Program |
Federal Agency Name: | Dept of the Army Materiel Command |
Grant Categories: | Science and Technology |
Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
Funding Opportunity Number: | W911NF-16-R-0003 |
Type of Funding: | Grant |
CFDA Numbers: | 321997 |
CFDA Descriptions: | Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering |
Current Application Deadline: | Sep 15, 2016 |
Original Application Deadline: | Sep 15, 2016 |
Posted Date: | May 5, 2016 |
Creation Date: | May 5, 2016 |
Archive Date: | Oct 15, 2016 |
Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $70,000 |
Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $40,000 |
Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Link to Full Grant Announcement
- ARO BAA website
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Kevin Bassler
Procurement Analyst
Phone 919-549-4295
Grants POC
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command 703-617-8349