Catalyst Grant Program for Hospitality and Gaming Innovation Spring 2026
UNLV’s Catalyst Grant funds collaborative, applied research in hospitality, gaming, and entertainment innovation with strong industry partnership and commercialization potential.
Funder: University of Nevada Las Vegas
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per project; funding period up to one year; dollar-for-dollar industry match required.
Summary: Supports collaborative, innovative research and development in hospitality, gaming, and entertainment at UNLV, emphasizing applied projects with industry partners and commercialization potential.
Key Information: Requires an industry collaborator providing a dollar-for-dollar match; projects must focus on hospitality, gaming, or entertainment innovation.
Description
This internal grant program is designed to seed promising research and development in hospitality, gaming, and entertainment innovation at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). The program encourages interdisciplinary, applied research collaborations between UNLV faculty and industry partners, with the goal of advancing technology, fostering economic development, and generating new intellectual property and commercialization opportunities within Nevada. Funding is prioritized for projects that address key initiatives in these sectors, particularly those that can demonstrate strong industry engagement and potential for economic or societal impact.
