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The Corridor Matching Grant Research Program is sponsored by Florida High Tech Corridor and University of South Florida (USF). This program, a collaboration between the Florida High Tech Corridor and the University of South Florida, provides matching grant funds for collaborative research projects between local industry partners and USF researchers, including Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / …
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Florida High Tech Corridor Corridor Matching Grants Research Program The Corridor’s Matching Grants Research Program (MGRP) is an investment in innovation. Through this program, The Corridor co-invests in industry-sponsored research projects led by University of South Florida faculty.
By matching industry contributions, The Corridor strengthens partnerships that accelerate applied research, foster student engagement, and deliver real-world impact. This program can be leveraged to complement industry-university research collaborations supported through SBIR/STTR programs . Please review the Program Guidelines for detailed information about the program.
Funding Amount: The Corridor may award up to $150,000 per project to match the industry partner’s direct investment in research at the University. Corridor funds are awarded to the university research team. No funding is provided directly to the industry partner.
Who Applies: University faculty serves as the Principal Investigator and submits the proposal in partnership with the eligible industry partner. It is a collaborative research submission between industry and university. - Industry partners gain access to specialized faculty expertise and advanced research capabilities, while cultivating the future workforce.
- University faculty benefit through expanded research impact, industry engagement, and real-world problem - Students receive hands-on experience in applied research projects tied directly to industry Eligibility: Industry partners must have a presence in the Corridor’s 23-county region . The project must represent a true, mutually beneficial research collaboration between the industry partner and a participating university.
Student Engagement: All projects must include student participation. Graduate and undergraduate students are actively involved in the research effort - gaining practical experience, exposure to industry, and opportunities to apply their academic expertise to real-world challenges. Research Focus: The program supports applied, solution-driven R&D aligned both with industry partner need and university strengths.
University-Aligned Innovation: Projects support strategic research priorities at USF Talent Pipeline: Students gain hands-on experience and often transition into full-time roles with Commercialization Potential: Many projects lead to intellectual property, licensing, and new product development Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Encouraged across departments and institutions Real-World Results: Past projects have led to new manufacturing processes, advanced materials, medical technologies, and software solutions that directly benefit industry partners Program staff can help facilitate connections between interested industry partners and university researchers.
If Corridor funds are awarded, a sponsored research agreement must be executed within three months of the Corridor award letter to ensure the availability of Corridor funds. The industry sponsor and PI must work directly with USF Sponsored Programs and appropriate College staff to finalize and execute a research agreement.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local industry partners and University of South Florida researchers; small businesses engaged in research partnerships with UCF or USF may be eligible for matching funds. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $150,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The Corridor Matching Grant Research Program is funded by Florida High Tech Corridor and University of South Florida (USF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Florida. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
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