Deadline: 11 October 2016
The Directorate for Engineering (ENG) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) is currently inviting applications for its Partnerships for Innovation: Accelerating Innovation Research- Technology Translation (PFI: AIR-TT) solicitation. This PFI: AIR-TT solicitation is designed to support innovative ideas and partnerships in the translation of NSF-funded fundamental science and engineering discoveries, or fundamental science and engineering discoveries that have been vetted through the Customer Discovery process of the National I-CorpsTM program, toward market-valued solutions. The program outcomes will be more research discoveries translated onto a path toward commercial reality, more connections between faculty and persons knowledgeable about market need (e.g., potential customers, individuals with business experience, potential investors, etc.) and the engagement of faculty and students in entrepreneurial/innovative thinking.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) supports fundamental research and education in science and engineering to advance basic knowledge and provide benefit to society. The preponderance of NSF-funded research supports the discovery that enables innovation. It lays the scientific and engineering knowledge base for technological innovation to prosper.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding is $10,000,000
- Award Ceiling is $800,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Academic / Research Institutions; includes universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in, the US acting on behalf of their faculty members.
- Includes non-profit academic / research institutions.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can download the application material via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
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