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Technology Commercialization Grants (Phased Program) is sponsored by Washington Research Foundation. A phased funding program designed to bridge the gap between discovery research and commercial investment. The program supports the technical development, evaluation, and de-risking of novel technologies at Washington state research institutions to catalyze commercially viable products and services.
Geographic focus: Washington state
Focus areas: Life Sciences, Enabling Technologies, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Cell and Gene Therapy, Protein Design
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Grants - Washington Research Foundation Advancing breakthrough technologies in Washington state Student program funding opportunity (currently closed) Submit a Technology Commercialization Grant pre-proposal Our grant programs transform innovative research into products and services that will improve health and advance technology for public benefit.
We fund people, projects and programs at nonprofit research institutions in Washington state, while cultivating a vibrant and equitable ecosystem that enables innovators to thrive. Our focus is on life sciences and enabling technologies.
WRF is accepting a one-time request for funding to support late-stage preclinical development and first-in-human clinical trials of therapeutics, including gene and cell therapies, as well as small-molecule or protein-based drugs. Funding is intended for novel products whose intellectual property is owned and managed by a Washington state research institution. For further details, click here.
Technology Commercialization Project-based support leading to the commercial development of products and services Funding for postdoctoral scholars at Washington state research institutions Enabling students to experience STEM research and develop entrepreneurial skills Building the Innovation Ecosystem Foundational support for programs that cultivate innovation and inclusion $186M in grants given since 1993 102 WRF Postdoctoral Fellowships
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Faculty, postdoctoral scholars, research scientists, or students at Washington state nonprofit research institutions. IP must be owned and managed by the institution. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Phase 1: up to $100,000; Phase 2: up to $250,000; Phase 3: up to $1,000,000 (plus 10% for indirect costs) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Technology Commercialization Grants (Phased Program) is sponsored by Washington Research Foundation. A phased funding program designed to bridge the gap between discovery research and commercial investment. The program supports the technical development, evaluation, and de-risking of novel technologies at Washington state research institutions to catalyze commercially viable products and services. Geographic focus: Washington state Focus areas: Life Sciences, Enabling Technologies, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Cell and Gene Therapy, Protein Design
Student Program Funding Opportunity (Washington Research Foundation) is sponsored by Washington Research Foundation. This opportunity supports new or existing student programs related to STEM research and entrepreneurship at nonprofit colleges and universities in Washington state. The foundation seeks to expand access to STEM research opportunities, engage students in entrepreneurship, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM fields. Funding can be used for stipends, events, symposia, awards, conference registration and travel, and research supplies.
One-Time Request for Funding: IND-Enabling and Clinical Studies is sponsored by Washington Research Foundation. A specific solicitation for projects supporting late-stage preclinical development and first-in-human clinical trials of therapeutics. This includes gene and cell therapies, as well as small-molecule or protein-based drugs developed at Washington state institutions. Geographic focus: Washington state Focus areas: Therapeutics, Gene Therapy, Cell Therapy, Small-molecule Drugs, Protein-based Drugs, Clinical Trials
NIST invites applications for a program involving technical and business engagement activities directed at small businesses participating in NISTs Small Business Innovation Research Program. The TCAP recipient will provide NIST SBIR Phase I and/or Phase II recipients with technical and business expertise and resources to identify optimum pathways to promote successful transition of the Phase I and/or Phase II results to commercialization. Funding Opportunity Number: 2014-NIST-SBIR-02. Assistance Listing: 11.620. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST.
Technology Development and Commercialization Program is a grant from the Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC) that funds the transfer and commercialization of NASA Kennedy Space Center technologies for commercial applications. KSC researchers regularly develop technologies for NASA's space exploration mission that also have commercial potential, and the KSC Technology Transfer Office patents these for private sector use. This program supports academic researchers in collaborating with KSC to advance technology commercialization. Eligible applicants include faculty at FSGC-affiliated universities; non-affiliated Florida institutions and industry partners may collaborate with FSGC affiliates. The 2026-27 deadline is May 29, 2026.