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Proof of Product (PoP) is sponsored by UCI Beall Applied Innovation. The Proof of Product (PoP) grant is designed to provide industry perspective and critical funding to promising research projects, validating and enhancing their appeal to industry and investors. Grants are utilized to perform activities that enable pivotal phases of development including customer discovery efforts, feasibility studies, and prototype development.
The Fall 2025 awardees included projects in Artificial Intelligence.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Faculty researchers at UCI with promising research projects. Requires an active Record of Invention case number. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Proof of Product (PoP) is funded by UCI Beall Applied Innovation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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