Innovation Hub for Advanced Applied Materials
The MTRAC Innovation Hub for Advanced Applied Materials funds research teams to develop and commercialize novel materials technologies with strong market potential.
Funder: Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC)
Due Dates: March 26, 2027: Application Deadline - RFP Closes
Funding Amounts: $30,000–$50,000 per project (direct costs) for one year; institutional matching funds required.
Summary: Supports Michigan-based research teams in advancing advanced applied materials technologies toward commercial development.
Key Information: PI must have a filed invention disclosure and be affiliated with a Michigan higher ed institution, non-profit research center, or hospital.
Description
The Michigan Translational Research & Commercialization (MTRAC) Innovation Hub for Advanced Applied Materials accelerates the commercial development of novel materials-based technologies that address unmet market needs. Administered by Michigan Technological University and funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the program provides milestone-driven funding, commercialization guidance, and entrepreneurial support to research teams. Projects may include prototype development, process scale-up, or demonstration activities that position the technology for follow-on investment or partnership.
