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Florida High Tech Corridor Matching Grants Research Program (MGRP)

FL High Tech Corridor MGRP

Supports Florida universities and companies in joint innovation projects with industry.

OpenFL High Tech Corridor Council + Florida SBDC NetworkUnited StatesEligible in Florida

The Matching Grants Research Program (MGRP) is a rolling industry-university research collaboration grant administered by the Florida High Tech Corridor Council (FHTC) in partnership with the Florida SBDC Network. The program funds applied, solution-driven R&D projects developed jointly between a qualifying industry partner and a faculty research team at the University of Central Florida (UCF) or …

Applied, solution-driven R&D across 11 high-tech sectors; project must align with both industry partner needs and university research strengths.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
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.100%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: floridahightech.com