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2026 JCATI Supplemental Request for Proposals is sponsored by The Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (JCATI). JCATI project award funds pay for industry access to Washington public university engineering expertise to help solve technology pain points in aerospace. Projects must be aerospace-related with the impact occurring in Washington State.
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Funding / Request for Proposals | The Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation Funding / Request for Proposals Funding / Request for Proposals 2026 JCATI Supplemental Request for Proposals ( PDF ) Supplemental RFP includes new IP Terms details Proposal Due Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 5 PM PST NOTE: due to the IP document, applications can be larger than 4 MB JCATI project award funds pay for industry access to WA public university engineering expertise to help solve technology pain points.
Preferred industry projects are Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4-7 issues (“Valley of Death”). WA aerospace companies of all sizes use JCATI to address technical issues critical to their competitiveness. JCATI funds are not long-term grants or basic research support.
Proposals must be aerospace related with the impact occurring in Washington State.
Aerospace is broadly interpreted and includes but is not limited to: software, AI, aerospace materials (metals, composites, 3D printed), aerospace propulsion and power systems (fuel or electric), air transportation modernization, aerospace cybersecurity, manufacturing and production innovation (robotics, additive manufacturing, augmented/virtual reality),controls and automation, airport ground systems, human-machine interfaces, communication systems, space systems and UAVs.
Industry can directly contact faculty or ask the JCATI Program Manager to help identify potential academic partners. If you need matchmaking help, contact the Program Manager no later than January 16, 2026. Each JCATI project has an academic and industry partner.
The academic partner submits the application addressing the industry partner’s pain point. JCATI funds support students to work on the industry technology challenge. Industry provides the technical pain point, in-kind support and transition of technology back into the company.
Academic partners must be from a Washington state public 4 year university College or Department of Engineering Aerospace industry partners must have a WA presence and contribute in-kind support. Project impact must occur in WA. Base budget request: $115,000.
Applicants may request optional $5000 for Undergraduate Scholars Program Optional Supplementary Option Funding can potentially provide a maximum of $50,000 in additional funds Project period: July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027 Proposals due February 27, 2026. Questions? Contact Beth Hacker, JCATI Program Manager, bhacker@uw.
edu Operational Narrative Pre-Review Due Proposals Due by 5:00 PM (PST) JCATI Annual Symposium in Spokane Award Decisions Finalized and Applicants Notified Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 2026 Application Checklist JCATI Intellectual Property Terms Document (includes Collaborative Research Agreement)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Each JCATI project requires an academic and industry partner. Academic partners must be from a Washington state public 4-year university College or Department of Engineering. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows base budget request: $115,000 (Optional Supplementary Option Funding can provide a maximum of $50,000 additional funds). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
2026 JCATI Supplemental Request for Proposals is funded by The Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (JCATI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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