2017 Call for Proposals - MIT Deshpande Center - Grant Program

[Meghan Huber]

This is a forwarded message from MIT's Deshpande Center for Technological
Innovation. The Center suggests that postdocs with project ideas might be
interested in this solicitation. Applications must be submitted through
faculty or those with principal investigator status.  Interested postdocs
are advised to coordinate with their faculty advisor or PI.




[image: T Deshpande Center enewsletter]



*Ignition & Innovation Grants*



*Call for 2017 Proposals *



Does your unproven concept or technology have market potential?



Is your technology getting close to the commercialization stage, but you
need help determining the right application or connecting with the business
community? The MIT Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation may be
able to help. We are seeking both *earlier-stage, proof-of-concept research
projects *with broad potential impact, and *later-stage innovations* that
faculty inventors are eager to see brought to market and commercialized.

Grant Resources
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*Types of Grants *



   - *Ignition Grant: *For an idea that addresses a significant market need
   if successful, and could spin out of MIT within three years. *Ignition
   Grants are available up to $50,000*.


   - *Innovation Grants: *For technology that can be brought close to
   commercialization within a year or so with additional funding, connections,
   and advisory support. *Innovation Grants start at $50,000*. (The
   committee will consider proposals up to a *maximum of $150,000* with
   strong budget justification.)

*Apply Here!
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 *Who qualifies to receive funding?*

The Center's research innovation grant program is *open to all MIT faculty
with PI status *and provides significant benefits, beyond just funding, to
its recipients in support of the commercialization of their technology. We
are seeking both *earlier-stage, proof-of-concept research projects *with
broad potential impact, and *later-stage innovations* that faculty
inventors are eager to see brought to market and commercialized.

Selection Criteria
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*IMPORTANT DATES*

   - *March 27, 2017 -  Pre-proposals due (submit by 5PM EDT) *
   - May 1, 2017 -  Full proposal notification
   - *June 1, 2017 -  Full proposal applications due (submit by 5PM EDT) -
   by invtation only*
   - *June 14 and 15, 2017 -  Full proposals presentations - by invitation
   only *
   - August 2017 -  Grant awards notification
   - September 1, 2017 -  Grant award start date
   - October 2017 -  Grant awards announced to the public



For detailed information about the grant program, funded projects, and
instructions on submitting a proposal, please visit our website
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or
email us deshpandecenter at mit.edu.

*Facts About the Center:*

   - Funded 125+ research projects
   - Provided over $15 million in funding
   - 33 spin-out companies
   - Spin-outs have raised $600 million in capital

*In addition to funding, grant recipients receive:*

   - Exposure through Deshpande Center events and opportunities to connect
   with investors, entrepreneurs, the business community, and media.
   - Support through our Catalyst Mentor Program and TLO including customer
   contacts, business advice, market input, and IP strategy.
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