NH-LIFT Core Facility Voucher Program
The NH-LIFT Core Facility Voucher Program by New Hampshire EPSCoR expands access to advanced research equipment for NH scientists and businesses to drive innovation and technology development.
Funder: New Hampshire EPSCoR
Due Dates: April 30, 2027: Final submission deadline — funding available through April 30, 2027 (requests reviewed on a rolling basis)
Funding Amounts: Most requests ≤ $20,000; max $60,000 per applicant/business per year; voucher duration 6 months
Summary: Supports NH-based researchers and businesses in accessing advanced research facilities and equipment to mature technologies, generate data, and foster innovation.
Description
The NH-LIFT Core Facility Voucher Program, administered by New Hampshire EPSCoR, is designed to broaden access to advanced research facilities, specialized equipment, and technical support across New Hampshire’s academic institutions. The program enables both academic researchers and in-state businesses to mature technologies, test prototypes, advance basic research, and explore new or previously cost-prohibitive fields. Through a statewide consortium, the voucher program aims to stimulate economic growth and generate data for external funding, especially in priority sectors such as advanced manufacturing, information technology, and life sciences.
