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Technology Licensing Office at the University of Utah - Funding Available Technologies Site Search Available Technologies Site Search Guide to Commercialization Tech Discovery MicroGrants Funding Amount: $5k-$10k with additional required matches from college/department The MicroGrants program provides seed funding to help University of Utah researchers test innovative ideas and gather preliminary data for larger grant applications.
We offer a unique 1:1:1 matching model where the TLO/UVH, your department, and college each contribute funds to support your early-stage research. Perfect for proof-of-concept experiments, technology development, or pilot studies that need quick funding to demonstrate feasibility. 17 awards for $1.
6M awarded in fiscal year 2025 The Ascender Grant program provides substantial funding to help University of Utah researchers bridge the critical gap between research discoveries and market-ready innovations. Designed for technologies with strong commercial potential, Ascender Grants support activities like prototype development, market validation, and scalability testing to attract entrepreneurs, investors, and licensees.
To qualify, your technology must be formally disclosed to TLO, remain unlicensed, and show clear potential for commercialization success.
Other Grant Opportunities from the U Research Incentive Seed Grant Program from The Office of the Vice President for Research Sorenson Impact Foundation launched the Equitable & Resilient Recovery grant program The Office of the Vice President for Research’s The Faculty Small Grant Program (FSGP) Research Instrumentation Fund (RIF) Program - provides support to faculty and core facilities for new equipment purchases, or to replace/upgrade existing research equipment.
The VPR Office runs two cycles of the RIF Program. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) application assistance – As a member of the Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR), Won Yong Lee can help university investigators find appropriate funding sources and develop grant applications. He will help you seek and vet commercial entities to partner with U investigators.
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State and Federal Grant Sources Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Services: The Utah Innovation Center , of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (Go Utah), provides free services to help Utah companies secure non-dilutive research and development funding.
The Center also manages the Utah Technology Innovation Funding (UTIF) program that provides microgrants and nonrecourse loans. Investment funds from the U University Venture Fund from the Sorenson Impact Center & David Eccles School of Business The David Eccles School of Business Student Investment Fund Sorenson Impact Foundation Investments This is an ever-growing list of opportunities, so check back often.
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Wherever you are on your innovation journey, the Technology Licensing Office is your go-to source to connect you with the U’s innovation ecosystem. Call 801. 581.
7792 or send us a message Technology Licensing Office 303 Chipeta Way, #14. SLC, UT 84108 Technology Licensing Office Nondiscrimination & Accessibility LinkedIn Instagram Twitter/X Newsletter Guide to Commercialization Access Restricted to University Faculty Thank you for your interest in submitting a disclosure. Our disclosure portal is currently accessible only to university faculty members.
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