Washington Technology Center - Research Grants Available

Research Funding Available through WTC’s RTD Grants Program

The Washington Technology Center is currently accepting applications for its next round of Research and Technology Development (RTD) Awards. WTC awards more than $1.2 million annually to projects that partner Washington companies with academic and non-profit research teams. The RTD grant program provides funding for research projects with near-term potential for commercialization.

Grant applicants can receive $100,000 per phase for single- and multi-phase projects. This early-stage financial support is valuable in helping companies fund proof-of-concept research and development. WTC provides up to 80 percent of the cost for companies to work with leading researchers in the state. Securing an RTD grant provides credibility and prestige to companies and researchers’ projects and helps them attract follow-on funding from federal contractors, investors and corporate partners.

RTD grants are given to collaborative research teams. Teams are comprised of a Washington company and an eligible university or nonprofit research partner. WTC accepts proposals for research projects in any technical area or industry. Preference is given to small companies (250 employees or less). Proposals are evaluated by a team of industry and academic professionals on the basis of technical merit, economic impact and commercial viability. Winners are selected and notified in June and projects begin July 1, 2007.

IMPORTANT DATES

Notice of Intent Due:

March 22, 2007

Proposals Due

April 26, 2007

Link to Proposal Materials

Link to RTD Website

RTD Contact:

Russell Paez

Project Manager

206-616- 3102

rpaez@watechcenter.org

Want to Learn More about WTC’s RTD Awards? Attend a free orientation meeting

If you are interested in learning more about WTC's Research & Technology Development Awards program, we invite you to attend a free orientation session on this grants program.

These informational sessions provide the perfect opportunity to ask questions about the grant process and hear from companies and researchers who’ve been successful in winning RTD awards and leveraging the value of this early-stage R&D funding into recognition, business growth, profitable relationships, and additional investment.

RTD Award Orientation Meetings
TRI-CITIES APEL 350 Hills Street, Suite #101 Conference Room #47 Thursday, February 8, 2007 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. BELLINGHAM 1315 Cornwall Avenue Tuesday, February 27, 2007 10 to 11 a.m. SEATTLE University of Washington Campus 4000 Mason Road Fluke Hall, Bowen Room Thursday, March 1, 2007 10 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m.	SPOKANE Sirti 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd, Room 432 Wednesday, March 7, 2007 10 to 11 a.m. PULLMAN Washington State University Campus Neill Hall, Room 416 (Electronic Training Center) Wednesday, March 7, 2007 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. VANCOUVER Columbia River EDC 805 Broadway, Suite 412 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 10 to 11 a.m. and 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. To reserve your space for these sessions, contact Russell Paez, 206-616-3102, email rpaez@watechcenter.org.		Recent Winners WTC funded seven projects in its latest round of grants. Read more about these companies, their innovative business concepts, and the technology behind them. RTD Grant Winners