Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant
Funds university-industry partnerships in Colorado advancing applied technology commercialization to strengthen real-world implementation.
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…
Pre-commercial research and commercialization preparation in Colorado's seven advanced industries, originating from approved Colorado research institutions or federal labs.
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