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Gates Grubstake Fund

Provides gap funding for faculty projects reaching prototype or proof-of-concept commercialization stage.

The Gates Grubstake Fund sits under Caltech's Office of Technology Transfer and Corporate Partnerships and provides gap funding for faculty-led projects that can reach prototype or proof-of-concept stage. It was established in 1994 with a gift from Charles C. Gates Jr., and it is aimed at technology that could still move toward commercialization.

Awards are typically $50,000 to $150,000 in direct…

Max award$150K
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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: innovation.caltech.edu