Funder ·

University of Michigan Innovation Partnerships (Coulter + MTRAC Life Sciences)

Funds Michigan translational teams through Coulter and MTRAC programs supporting U M research to startup growth and clinical impact.

United Statesinnovationpartnerships.umich.edu

Key stats

Annual funding$3.2M

Programs2

Active grants2

Total grants3

About

University of Michigan Innovation Partnerships (formerly U-M Tech Transfer) advances the commercial impact of U-M research through licensing, startup formation, and translational funding. Two grant programs operate under this umbrella: the Coulter Translational Research Partnership Program — funded by a $20M Wallace H. Coulter Foundation endowment through U-M BME since 2006 — and the MTRAC Life Sc…

Programs & grants under this funder

Coulter Translational Research Partnership Program

Funds Coulter Translational Research Partnership Program, endowed translational grants for U-M BME clinical faculty teams turning biomedical research into products.

1 grant

Coulter Translational Research Partnership

Between cycles

$1.2M pool

MTRAC for Life Sciences Innovation Hub

Funds MTRAC for Life Sciences Innovation Hub, state-co-funded Kickstart and Mid-Stage grants for life-sciences commercialization at Michigan research institutions.

2 grants

MTRAC Life Sciences — Kickstart Early-Stage Award

Open

$2M pool·71 days

MTRAC Life Sciences — Mid-Stage Award

Open

$2M pool·70 days

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: innovationpartnerships.umich.edu