WTC Newsletter

Industry-university funding program open

WTC awards over $1 million annually through the Research and Technology Development (RTD) Program to support research partnerships between Washington State university researchers and Washington companies.

RTD projects are an excellent way for companies to:

leverage R&D dollars share financial risk of technology development complement and augment in-house expertise establish relationships with university researchers access trained graduate students access cost prohibitive equipment and resources unique to academia

Proposals are now being sought for WTC's Spring 2003 RTD program.

WTC is initiating a two-phase RTD program. Phase I projects are 9 months long, and successful completion is required before applying for a Phase II project. Phase I awards are up to $40,000; Phase II awards are up to $100,000.

Other highlights of the revamped program include an increased focus on management team qualifications, an application fee, and a focus on companies with 250 or fewer employees.

If you have a potential project or need assistance finding the right research partner, contact Laura Dorsey, 206-685-4809 or ldorsey@u.washington.edu

Important Dates
Proposals Due:	May 1, 2003
Award Notification:	June 19, 2003
Projects Begin:	July 1, 2003