1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsU-M Accelerate Blue Fund is sponsored by University of Michigan (managed by Innovation Partnerships). The Accelerate Blue Fund invests in early-stage, University of Michigan-affiliated startups commercializing university research innovations.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “University of Michigan (managed by Innovation Partnerships)” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
# Accelerate Blue Fund - UM - Innovation Partnerships Innovation Partnerships exists to serve great minds and maximize the potential of their ideas, their discoveries, and their inventions. * National Advisory Board [](https://innovationpartnerships. umich.
edu/? post_type=news-post&p=2599) [](https://innovationpartnerships. umich.
edu/? post_type=news-post&p=2599)Close Menu Fiscal Year 2025 Impact Report: U-M Innovators Break Multiple Research Commercialization Records Zhong He named 2025 Distinguished University Innovator of the YearClose Menu The Accelerate Blue Fund (AB Fund) is an early stage venture fund that exclusively invests in University of Michigan (U-M) licensed startups.
The goal of Accelerate Blue is to bridge the funding gap between initial launch and angel/VC funding for startups based on University of Michigan intellectual property (IP). The Fund is an opportunity to further enhance U-M’s leadership position in research, technology innovation and commercialization by creating a critical new resource to support U-M startups.
In addition to risk tolerant early stage capital, ABF provides extensive business mentoring and IP support through U-M Innovation Partnerships. Learn more. 1600 Huron Pkwy, Building 520, 2nd Floor [[email protected]](https://innovationpartnerships.
umich. edu/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c9a0a7a7a6bfa8bda0a6a7b9a8bbbda7acbbbaa1a0b9ba89bca4a0aaa1e7acadbc)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U-M-affiliated startups commercializing university research innovations, based on University of Michigan intellectual property (IP). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Unspecified (bridges funding gap between launch and angel/VC funding) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.