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Open now — 2026 Proof of Concept cycle accepting applications, due Aug 27 2026 5pm MT (up to $150K)
Historical funding: $50,000 - $450,000
Prior eligibility: Colorado-based companies, startups, research institutions, and higher education institutions in advanced industries
Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant is a grant from the State of Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) that funds Colorado State University researchers seeking to commercialize innovations in advanced industries. Eligible sectors include aerospace, advanced manufacturing, bioscience, electronics, energy and natural resources, infrastructure engineering, and technology and information. CSU applicants may request up to $130,000 with a 1:3 cash match required. Projects must demonstrate high potential for economic impact in Colorado. Additional funding up to $450,000 is available to researchers at other eligible Colorado research institutions applying directly through OEDIT.
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