Higher Education Proof-of-Concept supports Virginia research institutions with technology validation, market exploration, and prototype development to turn research innovations into commercial products and services.
University Early Stage Proof of Concept Fund – ADVANCE supports Michigan faculty inventors with proof-of-concept and market validation work to move university technologies toward licensing or startup formation.
Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant supports Colorado research institutions with precommercial research and commercialization preparation to bring disruptive technologies toward commercial development.
Lab-to-Launch supports Virginia university spinouts with patent and licensing expense reimbursement and early commercialization funding to connect research innovations with talent, capital, and industry.
VIPC Lab-to-Launch Initiative Grants support early-stage Virginia startups with university technology licensing and commercialization activities that help companies advance toward market readiness.
Proof of Concept supports ERC grant holders in testing and validating ideas from their funded research to explore commercial or social innovation potential and help move frontier research towards innovation.