Call for Proposals Now Open
The University of California is now accepting applications for the system wide Proof of Concept Program: Commercialization Gap Grants (POC). The POC initiative is an effort to bridge the gap from research to commercialization in what is sometimes called "the valley of death:" that is, the absence of an industry sponsor and the lack of funding to build a prototype of a product or service that could then be used to solicit investment for a new company or license a new product. By facilitating the successful commercialization of innovations to society, this initiative is expected to have a positive impact on California and the state's economy.
This research opportunity is open to all fields, including physical sciences and engineering, life sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. Applicants may request up to one year of funding.
Please review the RFP, LOI and Application Instructions for additional information.
Questions regarding this funding opportunity may be directed to the Research Grants Program Office. E-mail RGPOGrants@ucop.edu or call 510-987-9386.
| Important Dates | Deadline |
|---|---|
| PI Letter of Intent Submission Window * rolling approvals |
Friday, January 13, 2012 Tuesday, February 14, 2012 |
| Proposal Submission Deadline | Wednesday, March 28, 2012 (12:00 Noon PT/ 3 PM ET) |
| Expected Notification of Review Outcome | Tuesday, July 10, 2012 |
| Research Commences | September 1, 2012 |
| RFP | Application Materials | Additional Resources |
|---|---|---|
| FY 11-12 Request for proposals (pdf) | LOI Instructions (pdf) | Coming soon |
| Application Instructions and Templates |