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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 Submit a technology commercialization grant pre-proposal >> Vision, Mission and Goals Technology Commercialization Building the Innovation Ecosystem Submit Phased Grant Pre-Proposal 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 Student Program Funding Opportunity Submit Phased Grant Pre-Proposal Washington Research Foundation is committed to supporting and welcoming a broad pool of researchers, board members and staff who represent a range of perspectives.
We encourage people from all communities to apply for our employment, grantmaking and investment opportunities. © 2026 Washington Research Foundation, Seattle WA Vision, Mission and Goals Technology Commercialization Building the Innovation Ecosystem Submit Phased Grant Pre-Proposal
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 Up to $100,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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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
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.
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
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is sponsored by Administration for Community Living. Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is a forecasted funding opportunity on Grants.gov from Administration for Community Living. Fiscal Year: 2026. Assistance Listing Number(s): 93.433. <p>The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to ...
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize is a grant from The J.M. Kaplan Fund recognizing early-stage social entrepreneurs working on environmental, heritage, and social justice challenges. The prize rewards individuals and organizations demonstrating innovative, entrepreneurial approaches to enduring problems. Applications for the 2025 prize were accepted February 11 through April 25, 2025 via an online portal. Spanish-language applications are welcomed, and a Spanish application form is available for download. The prize is biennial and open to a broad range of applicants across the United States working on forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of environment, community, and cultural heritage.