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I-Corps Program at UA
Program Duration: 7 weeks
Funding: $2,500 upon completion

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National Science Foundation: Partners for Innovation
The Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) Program offers researchers from all disciplines of science and engineering funded by NSF the opportunity to perform translational research and technology development, catalyze partnerships and accelerate the transition of discoveries from the laboratory to the marketplace for societal benefit.
​Project Duration: 18-24 months
Funding: $250,000
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Technology Validation and Start-up Fund (TVSF)
The goal of the Ohio Third Frontier TVSF is to create greater economic growth in Ohio based on start-up companies that commercialize technologies developed by Ohio institutions of higher education and other Ohio not-for-profit research institutions.
Project Duration: 1 year
Funding: $100,000-$150,000
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​E-Team Grant Program
Receive an E-Team grant and get training through early-stage innovator training program. The training provides peer networking, expert coaching, national recognition, and hands-on workshops to move your innovation forward.
Program Duration: 3 days -- 3 months
Funding: $5,000-$20,000
Click here for an informational brochure
Click here for steps to apply

I-Corps Teams: National Science Foundation
NSF provides this grant for researchers who will receive additional support in the form of entrepreneurial education, mentoring and funding to accelerate the translation of knowledge derived from fundamental research into emerging products and services that can attract subsequent third-party funding.
Program Duration: 6 months
​Funding: $50,000 upon completion
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I-Corps@Ohio 
I-Corps@Ohio is a statewide program developed to assist faculty, staff and students from Ohio universities, colleges and community colleges in validating the market potential of technologies and launching startup companies.
Program Duration: 6 months
Funding: $15,000 upon completion
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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR)
The mission of the SBIR program is to support scientific excellence and technological innovation through the investment of Federal research funds in critical American priorities to build a strong national economy.
Project Duration: 6 months
Funding: $150,000
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If interested in applying for SBIR, meet with UARF to discuss registrations needed for your particular agency. 
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