Proof of Concept Commercialization Pilot Program Innovation Corps @ Department of Defense (I Corps @ DoD)
The Department of Defense (DoD) is soliciting applications from current/recent grant awardees to receive mentoring and funding to accelerate the transition and commercialization of the funded research.
The I Corps @ DoD program is designed to support the acceleration of innovation by providing Principal Investigators (PIs) with training and mentorship in customer discovery and commercialization.
The purpose of funding under this Program Announcement (PA) is to accelerate the commercialization of basic research innovations from qualifying institutions.
The goals of this program are to spur the transition of fundamental research, to encourage collaboration between academia and industry, and to train students to understand innovation and entrepreneurship.
The I Corps @ DoD program is designed to support the acceleration of innovation by providing Principal Investigators (PIs) with training and mentorship in customer discovery and commercialization.
The purpose of funding under this Program Announcement (PA) is to accelerate the commercialization of basic research innovations from qualifying institutions.
The goals of this program are to spur the transition of fundamental research, to encourage collaboration between academia and industry, and to train students to understand innovation and entrepreneurship.
Related Programs
Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering
Department Of Defense
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): International Research and Studies Program: Research, Studies, and Surveys CFDA Number 84.017A; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible applicants under this PA include degree-granting universities or industrial concerns.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
kevin.j.bassler.civ@mail.mil
Date Posted:
2017-07-03
Application Due Date:
2017-09-15
Archive Date:
2017-10-15
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