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Find similar grantsFUEL Proof-of-Concept Fund (Louisiana) is sponsored by Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (potentially through an associated entity). The FUEL Proof of Concept Fund aims to transition technologies from fundamental research to commercial applications in Louisiana.
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##### The FUEL Proof of Concept Fund will help transition technologies from fundamental research to commercial applications in Louisiana. Typical awards will be between $100,000 - $125,000, with a maximum award of $200,000. The Principal Investigator/Entrepreneur must complete the project in 12 months.
##### **Deadline for submissions is Sunday, November 17 @ 12:00 midnight Central. ** If applicant is a university researcher,applicant must include a one-page letter of acknowledgement from the applicant’s primary technology transfer office or equivalent office of research.
The office must confirm that: * The innovation is under active management by that office * Steps have been taken or will be taken to protect the intellectual property development from the innovation ### **Eligible Participants** * Faculty and staff at Louisiana universities. * Startups headquartered in Louisiana. * Non-Louisiana companies with a presence in Louisiana and registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State office.
### **Successful Applicants Will:** * Propose prototypes, testable embodiments of inventions, and minimally viable products * Be companies or applicants intending to start companies. ### **Eligible Innovations** Innovations must fit into a designated Technical Area as defined by the FUEL proposal.
* Reduction of Industrial CO2 Emissions through Carbon Capture, Usage, and Subsurface Sequestration (CCUS) * Sustainable Industrial Hydrogen (h2) Economy * Energy Efficiency and CO2 as a Feedstock * Sustainable Water Management for Innovation Energy and Hydrogen Transition * Structural Integrity and Sustainable Manufacturing for Energy and Hydrocarbon Transition * Equipment (20%, exceptions made on a case-by-case basis with justification).
* Travel for customer discovery. * Professional services that can be justified as necessary for further support of commercialization. * University: Faculty, Graduate students, staff * Funds are intended to support further commercialization of an innovation through experimental proof‐of‐concept.
Excessive salaries and F&A may result in lower proposal scores. * Tuition reimbursement of students NOT allowed. * Indirect Costs will be calculated at the applicants federally approved F&A rates.
* Award vehicles, either subaward or other appropriate award instrument, will incorporate applicable NSF flow-down terms and conditions. Learn More About The FUEL Proof-Of-Concept Fund
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Faculty and staff at Louisiana universities, startups headquartered in Louisiana, non-Louisiana companies with a presence in Louisiana and registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State office. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typically $100,000 - $125,000, maximum $200,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for FUEL Proof-of-Concept Fund (Louisiana) are due November 17, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
FUEL Proof-of-Concept Fund (Louisiana) is funded by Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (potentially through an associated entity). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Louisiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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