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Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant is sponsored by State of Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). Supports early-stage research and development in Colorado's Advanced Industries including engineering design and prototyping for innovative technologies.
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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 (AI) Proof of Concept (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. Applying to Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant Program Please read our RFP document for details on how to apply for funding. Interested applicants should register to give a 15-minute presentation summarizing their project concept via the link in the RFP document and should use the presentation template provided. Registration is now closed. We urge PI’s that have previously applied to carefully review the details in the RFP document. Additional AI POC funding is available to researchers at eligible Colorado research institutions directly through OEDIT, which began accepting applications in July 2025. CSU researchers should contact CSU Strata about applying for these funds. Questions regarding the grant process? 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
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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 (AI) Proof of Concept (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. Applying to Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant Program Please read our RFP document for details on how to apply for funding.
Interested applicants should register to give a 15-minute presentation summarizing their project concept via the link in the RFP document and should use the presentation template provided. Registration is now closed. We urge PI’s that have previously applied to carefully review the details in the RFP document.
Additional AI POC funding is available to researchers at eligible Colorado research institutions directly through OEDIT, which began accepting applications in July 2025. CSU researchers should contact CSU Strata about applying for these funds. Questions regarding the grant process?
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?
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Colorado-based companies, startups, research institutions, and higher education institutions in advanced industries Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $50,000 - $450,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 26, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Application snapshot: target deadline February 26, 2026; published funding information $50,000 - $450,000; eligibility guidance Colorado-based companies, startups, research institutions, and higher education institutions in advanced industries
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
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?
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 .
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