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Research Grants MGRP | Florida High Tech Corridor Accelerating Collaborative Research + Innovation Connecting Industry Partners with Research Universities through Matching Grants The Florida High Tech Corridor’s Matching Grants Research Program (MGRP) fosters applied research between industry partners, and faculty and student researchers at the University of Central Florida and University of South Florida.
Our grants directly fund the work of expert faculty and create an opportunity for their students to participate in collaborative research with industry partners in the 23-county region . Partner: Program Directors are here to help facilitate a connection between industry partners and university researchers at UCF and/or USF, and advise on project eligibility and compliance requirements.
Complete the Application: Industry partners and university researchers agree upon a project plan and budget, and complete The Corridor’s matching grant application collaboratively. We accept applications on a rolling basis. Outside Review: All applications are reviewed by an outside committee of economic development professionals and regional stakeholders.
Make it Official: Upon committee approval, the industry partner executes a sponsored research agreement with the university to formalize a project plan and terms. Get to Work: We distribute funds of up to $150,000 directly to the university research team, matching cash and in-kind investments. Participation in the program is competitive.
The Corridor prioritizes projects that: Generate new intellectual property or technology Develop and commercialize university technology Provide a tangible impact for the industry partner Advance strategic research areas of our universities and industry clusters Engage new industry or faculty participants Leverage federal funding (i.e., SBIR, STTR) Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration Provide research experiences for students and fellows This program provides a cost-effective way for industry partners to access the expertise of renowned researchers, build relationships with students who may someday become employees, and conduct solution-driven research and development with the opportunity to solve society’s most difficult challenges.
To learn more and apply, please contact us directly: Program Director, University of Central Florida jennifer. mckinley@ucf. edu Program Director, University of South Florida
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Technology companies in the 23-county Florida High Tech Corridor region that collaborate with UCF or USF faculty on joint applied research; projects must generate new IP and provide tangible industry impact. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $150,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Florida High Tech Corridor Matching Grants Research Program is sponsored by Florida High Tech Corridor Council. This program offers matching grants to small businesses in Florida for research and development in high-tech fields. It co-invests in industry-sponsored research projects led by faculty at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and the University of South Florida (USF).
The Matching Grants Research Program (MGRP) is a grant from the Florida High Tech Corridor Council that funds collaborative research projects between industry partners and University of South Florida (USF) researchers. The program provides up to $150,000 in matching grant funds to expand project scope and support student involvement in cutting-edge research, with particular emphasis on projects that generate new intellectual property, develop and commercialize existing USF technology, or leverage Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards. Eligible applicants include small-to-mid-sized companies located within the 23-county Florida High Tech Corridor region that are partnering with UCF or USF researchers. Competition for awards has grown increasingly selective.