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Polymer Industry Cluster R&D Funding is sponsored by Polymer Industry Cluster (administered by Greater Akron Chamber). This funding opportunity accelerates polymer innovations from concept to commercialization. It prioritizes solutions that unlock new capabilities in materials and manufacturing, advance sustainability, and strengthen supply chains.
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Applications Open for Polymer Industry Cluster R&D Funding - Greater Akron Chamber Applications Open for Polymer Industry Cluster R&D Funding Akron, OH – The Polymer Industry Cluster is accepting proposals for translational research and development (R&D) funding to accelerate polymer innovations from concept to commercialization through the Greater Akron Polymer Innovation Hub , supported by the Ohio Department of Development Innovation Hub program.
Open to startups or companies located in Ohio or willing to operate in the state, this application cycle prioritizes solutions that unlock new capabilities in materials and manufacturing, advance sustainability, and strengthen supply chains.
Focus areas include next-generation materials and process technologies; circular and recyclable solutions; AI-driven and automated discovery and manufacturing; materials supporting human health; and energy storage and conversion. Proposals can be submitted at picinnovation. org/apply/2026 .
The deadline to apply is June 30, 2026. “Polymer innovation is one of Ohio’s defining strengths, and this funding cycle is another opportunity to back the researchers, entrepreneurs, and companies who are turning that strength into commercial impact,” said Hans Dorfi, Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer of the Polymer Industry Cluster.
“We’ve built a pipeline that helps strong ideas move quickly from concept to market, and we’re eager to see what this next round of applicants brings forward. ” The PIC’s R&D funding opportunity is open alongside Bounce Innovation Hub’s Synthe6 Materials Accelerator application cycle, providing startups with access to both commercialization programming and potential R&D support.
Applicants can submit a combined application that includes a request for R&D grants of up to $500,000 alongside their Synthe6 application. In total, the Polymer Industry Cluster expects to award at least $6 million in total grant funding, supported by $2 million in local match, will be distributed across three to four cycles, including projects funded in 2025, 2026 and beyond.
The inaugural funding round in 2025 round supported 13 innovation projects spanning health care, sustainable packaging, recycling, and advanced materials, including a bio-based aerogel wound dressing from Auxilium Health, biodegradable nanolayered films from Peak Nano, a modular system that converts mixed plastics and end-of-life tires into usable fuels from PolyKinetix, and University of Akron research that pairs carbon dioxide with butadiene to produce sustainable polymers.
“We were extremely impressed by the quality of proposals that were submitted in the inaugural 2025 Polymer Industry Cluster funding cycle, including both R&D projects and Synthe6 Materials Accelerator participants,” said Elyse Ball, VP of Programming at Bounce Innovation Hub and a co-chair of the PIC’s Innovation & Commercialization Committee.
“We can’t wait to see what innovations Ohio’s companies, universities and startups bring forward in 2026. ” Proposals will be evaluated by the PIC’s Innovation & Commercialization Committee against a set of criteria designed to identify projects with both scientific merit and a credible path to market.
Applications should: Align with the PIC’s innovation priorities, mission, and vision Demonstrate scientific rigor and a feasible research approach Have a well-defined market need and competitive advantage Outline a realistic implementation plan with clear milestones and budget Reviewers will also weigh the strength of collaborations with PIC member companies and academic institutions, the extent to which the project leverages the PIC ecosystem and its capabilities, and how effectively the project has secured matching funds that signal broader commitment to the work.
For more information about the PIC, visit polymerindustrycluster. org . About the Ohio Innovation Hubs Program Created by the DeWine Administration in partnership with the Ohio General Assembly, the $125 million Ohio Innovations Hubs Program will capitalize on communities’ existing industry and research strengths to build sustainable pipeline talent and commercialize new products and technologies.
Aimed at small and medium-sized Ohio cities, the hubs will create jobs, increase STEM talent, and attract research funding and outside capital investment. Funding for the program was made possible through Am. Sub.
House Bill 33, the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 State Operating Budget, and is being administered by the Ohio Department of Development.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to startups or companies located in Ohio or willing to operate in the state. Applicants can submit a combined application that includes a request for R&D grants alongside a Synthe6 application. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Polymer Industry Cluster R&D Funding is funded by Polymer Industry Cluster (administered by Greater Akron Chamber). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. 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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