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Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant is sponsored by Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade. Supports commercialization of innovative products and services through pre-commercial research, intellectual property protection, and technical validation in advanced industries.
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Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant Program - CSU STRATA Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant Program Fueling Economic Growth in Colorado The Advanced Industries Proof of Concept (AI POC) Program funding is provided to Colorado State University (CSU) through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and is intended to accelerate the commercialization of CSU innovations with high potential for creating economic impact in the State of Colorado.
CSU applicants may request up to $130,000 in funding for POC projects related to the following industries: Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Bioscience, Electronics, Energy and Natural Resources, Infrastructure Engineering, and Technology and Information. A 1:3 cash match is required.
Application Process and Timeline The application deadline for this year’s Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant Program has passed, and we are no longer accepting submissions. Thank you to everyone who applied. We appreciate the time and effort that went into your proposals.
For information regarding the review and selection timeline, see the FAQ section below. Additional AI POC funding is available to researchers at eligible Colorado research institutions directly through OEDIT. CSU researchers should contact CSU Strata about applying for these funds.
Questions? Contact techtransfer@csustrata. org.
Frequently Asked Questions What is the Advanced Industries Proof of Concept (AI POC) Program? The AI POC Program is funded by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) to advance innovations developed at Colorado research institutions in the advanced industries towards commercialization, leading to economic impact in the State of Colorado.
These industries include: Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Bioscience, Electronics, Energy and Natural Resources, Infrastructure Engineering, and Technology and Information. Since 2013, more than $5 million have been allocated to CSU under the AI POC Program, funding more than 60 projects. Who administers the AI POC awards at CSU?
CSU Strata, in collaboration with the Offices of Sponsored Programs. Who is eligible to apply as the primary investigator for an AI POC award at CSU? AI POC grant funding is available to any Colorado State University non-temporary, salaried, state classified or general faculty employee.
What is the general application process? The process is outlined in the figure below: Who do I contact with questions about the grant process? All questions regarding AI POC grants at CSU should be directed to Sarah Belford via email, sarah.
belford@colostate. edu . What is the expected timeline for applying to CSU's allocated AI POC funding?
Date Who is Required to Participate Activity July 16, 2026 All Applicants (optional) Information Session and Q&A July 22, 2026 All Applicants (optional) Seminar to help applicants answer questions related to market and commercial outcomes August 10, 2026 All Applicants Deadline for applicants to submit their video presentations via InfoReady August 25, 2025 All Applicants Notice of request to submit internal proposal September 21, 2026 Final Applicants Internal proposal due by 4pm MST October 5, 2026 Final Applicants Notification of internal selection October 20, 2026 Internally Selected Applicants OEDIT proposals due to OSP for approval October 30, 2026 Internally Selected Applicants OEDIT proposals due in OEDIT application portal What do you mean “1:3 cash match is required”?
For example, applicants requesting the full $130,000 from the State must provide a minimum of $43,333 in matching funds, for a potential total project budget of $173,333. CSU Strata may provide a portion of the matching funds for a limited number of projects; however, applications that have matching funds identified will receive priority status in the review process.
Matching funds must be cash (not in-kind) and cannot be other State of Colorado funds or funds from existing sponsored projects. Other internal funds, funds provided by industry sponsors or investors, and donor contributions can be used as match. Matches may come from multiple sources.
Faculty effort is not allowed as a match. Learn more about the State of Colorado's AI Program More information may be found at choosecolorado. com/doing-business/advanced-industries .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Colorado research universities, federal labs in-state, and companies licensing technology from them. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $150,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant is funded by Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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