Intellectual Property Accelerator Fund supports Princeton investigators with proof-of-concept work, data collection, and prototyping to move laboratory inventions toward licensing and public benefit.
Applications are no longer being accepted; the funder replaced the October 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. deadline with “Not currently accepting applications.”
Princeton’s Faculty New Venture Assistance Fund helps faculty and staff turn university research into startups or nonprofits by funding key entrepreneurial activities that advance scientific innovations toward real-world impact.
Innovation Acceleration Fund supports Iowa technology businesses with product development, market research and operational expansion to commercialize innovations and build competitive, profitable companies.
Lab-to-Launch supports Virginia university spinouts with licensing expense reimbursement and early-stage technology development to turn research breakthroughs into viable Virginia-based companies.
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.
Connecticut's Innovator Accelerator Program funds and guides innovators developing physical products from prototype to market, advancing advanced manufacturing in the state.