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Development Grants (Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program) is sponsored by Georgia Research Alliance (GRA). Development Grants support milestone-driven projects by faculty researchers at accredited public or private universities in Georgia that propel technologies toward commercialization.
These grants focus on reducing technical risk and demonstrating meaningful differentiation, requiring a dollar-for-dollar match from a commercially relevant entity or granting agency.
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Georgia Research Alliance Distinguished Investigators GRA Innovation & Entrepreneurship Documents Download and complete the form below (MS Word document) that corresponds to the stage of funding you seek. Follow the instructions on pages 1-2 of each application. Your proposal must be completed in the application file, not developed in a separate document.
If you have any questions, please email Andrew Short , GRA’s Associate Director of Innovation.
Exploratory Grant Application : Up to $10K, rolling submission; supports focused go/no-go questions about technical feasibility, early customer discovery or lightweight whitespace analysis Development Grant Application : Up to $250K, with 6 review cycles/year; used to advance commercialization or startup formation through a defined set of milestones.
GRA Loan Application : Includes checklist for required due diligence documents Project Extension Request Form / Guidelines : PIs must complete and email this form to grants@gra. org to apply for a project extension request.
6-Month Project Update Form : A required progress report for every grant-funded project; must be submitted to GRA 6 months after the project funding and each 6 months thereafter (as long as the grant is active, including an extension period) University Representative Guide : How to identify, shape and submit strong, commercialization-focused proposals aligned with GRA's I&E program. Faculty Guide re.
Grant Proposals : How to determine fit, define strong translational milestones and apply for GRA Innovation & Entrepreneurship funding. QuickBase Guide (for University Reps) : How to submit proposals via I&E's QuickBase app. 270 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 2200 | Atlanta, Georgia 30303 | 404.
332. 9770
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Faculty researchers employed by any accredited public or private university in Georgia, with projects that include university-owned IP, are focused on creating a Georgia-based startup, and require a dollar-for-dollar match from a commercially relevant entity or granting agency. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 – $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Development Grants (Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program) is funded by Georgia Research Alliance (GRA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Georgia. 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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