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Texas Proof of Concept Awards

Texas Proof of Concept Award (Tier 1)

Supports University of Texas researchers with early-stage gap funding to validate emerging technologies across research fields.

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The Texas Proof of Concept Award (Tier 1) is a gap-funding program managed by Discovery to Impact, the technology commercialization unit at the University of Texas at Austin. The award provides $25,000 to UT Austin researchers to de-risk early-stage technologies by validating technical feasibility and enhancing market readiness before external funding is pursued. The program is designed to bridge …

Gap funding of $25,000 for UT Austin researchers to de-risk and validate early-stage technologies across any field, bridging discovery to commercialization.

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.—
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: discoverytoimpact.utexas.edu