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Teams are comprised of a Washington company and an eligible Washington state university or nonprofit research partner (see list below). WTC will accept proposals for research projects in any technical area or industry. The proposal is submitted by the university or nonprofit research partner. WTC funds are used to pay university or non-profit research institution expenses. No RTD grant money can be provided to the company partner.
The eligibility criteria are as follows:
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Cash-matching by company partner - 20 percent minimum |
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Company partner with current operations in the state, defined as having research, engineering, or manufacturing operations within Washington State |
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Applicant who has reviewed and agreed to terms of the RTD sponsored research agreement |
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$250 application fee |
Successful proposals have the following elements:
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A persuasive business section |
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High level of industry-university interaction |
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Ability to create or retain a significant number of jobs in Washington |
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Excellent fit with university expertise and facilities |
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Need for WTC investment to move the research and commercialization forward |
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Strong company management team |
Any size company can apply for a WTC funding program. However, there is a preference for small companies (250 employees or fewer).
WTC does not generally fund clinical trials, but will consider a project with a small (e.g. <30%) trial component, if the trial is needed to prove commercialization.
WTC funds projects conducted by nonprofit research institutions and universities in Washington State. Below is a list of currently eligible research partners. If the institution or university you are interested in does not appear on the list, it still may be eligible for this program.
To be considered, submit an RTD Partner Application Form or contact Sue Hollis, 206-616-3101 for more information on issues such as licensing and handling of intellectual property.
WTC looks for research partners who show willingness to commercialize their research, have appropriate facilities, and have policies for conducting collaborative research.
Detailed criteria and instructions are found in the proposal materials.
To be notified when proposal materials are available for an upcoming grant round, join our mailing list and sign up for funding announcements. |
