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Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant

Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant

Funds university-industry partnerships in Colorado advancing applied technology commercialization to strengthen real-world implementation.

Between cyclesColorado Office of Economic Development and International TradeUnited StatesEligible in Colorado
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About

The Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant is a biannual competitive grant program administered by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) to accelerate applied research commercialization at approved Colorado research institutions and federal laboratories. The program was established under the 2013 Advanced Industries Accelerator Act to bridge the gap betwee…

What this grant funds

Pre-commercial research and commercialization preparation in Colorado's seven advanced industries, originating from approved Colorado research institutions or federal labs.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.12 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.33%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: oedit.colorado.gov