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Technology Commercialization Grants (Washington Research Foundation) is sponsored by Washington Research Foundation. WRF technology commercialization grants are intended to bridge the gap between discovery research and commercial investment in novel technologies, catalyzing commercially viable, translational research at Washington state research institutions.
These grants can accelerate the development of technology, including QCTC, to benefit the public.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Employees or students at Washington state nonprofit research institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000 (initial); up to $1 million (subsequent phases). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Technology Commercialization Grants (Washington Research Foundation) is funded by Washington Research Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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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.
NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program is a grant from NVIDIA providing up to $60,000 per award to PhD students conducting research that advances accelerated computing and its applications. Now in its 25th year, the program invites nominations from doctoral students pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and related fields. Recipients receive not only research funding but also access to NVIDIA technology, products, and engineering expertise, along with a mandatory in-person summer internship. Students are nominated by their faculty advisors and selected based on academic achievement and research area alignment.
CalSEED Concept Award is a grant from the California Energy Commission that provides $150,000 in funding to early-stage clean energy innovators in California. The program targets individuals, businesses, and nonprofits developing hardware, software, or integrated solutions at Technology Readiness Levels 2-4. Eligible technology areas rotate each cycle and have included battery recycling and reuse, long-duration energy storage, medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification, industrial electrification, and advanced EV charging. Applicants must be located in California, have under $1 million in private funding, and propose innovations that benefit California ratepayers. Concept Award winners also receive professional development resources and access to accelerator programs, and may compete for a subsequent $450,000 Prototype Award.
NIST SBIR Phase I - Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology. NIST SBIR Phase I - Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics is a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that funds small businesses with innovative research and technology ideas in advanced manufacturing and robotics.
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