Research Grant Matching
The Emerging Technology Funds Research Grant Matching Program is to allow the state to leverage research funds from outside the state of Texas that contribute toward the growth of our emerging-technology economy. The priority for the ETF Research Matching Funds is to support emerging-technology research and development activities that are directed toward the creation of a commercializable product. Preference is given to research activities that include higher education institutions in collaboration with private entities. Collaboration among multiple universities and private entities is encouraged.
Subchapter E: Research Grant Matching:
Requirements:
Amounts from the Fund for Subchapter E proposals shall be to match funding from research sponsors other than the state (Sec. 490.201(a)).
An entity getting funding from Subchapter E shall guarantee that it will perform specific actions that are expected to provide benefits to Texas. If the entity fails to perform a guaranteed action it shall return the money it receives from the Fund. (Sec. 490.203)
Priorities:
In awarding money for Subchapter E, priority shall be given to proposals that accelerate commercialization by targeting programs that (Sec. 490.202):
- Address federal or other major research sponsors' priorities in emerging scientific or technology fields;
- Are interdisciplinary;
- Are collaborative with a combination of public or private institutions of higher education in Texas;
- May result in a medical or scientific breakthrough; or
- Have a demonstrable economic development benefit to Texas.
Leadership in conjunction with the 17 member advisory committee has adopted the following policy statement:
Research Grant Matching (Type E) funds target:
The target for Research Grant Matching funds will be in two areas; (a) Consortium-Led and (b) Non Consortium-Led projects. The definition and qualifying questionnaire for both types of projects can be found on pages 2 - 4 of the RGM application.
Quarterly Schedule for Applicant Submission:
- September 26, 2006
- December 19, 2006
- March 27, 2007
- May 29, 2007
Application Process:
CONSORTIUM-LED APPLICATIONS:
Submit completed "consortium-led" applications directly to The Office of the Governor, Attn: Mark M. Ellison, Director of the Emerging Technology Fund, P.O Box 12428, Austin, TX 78711, by no later than 5:00pm on the scheduled quarterly submission date.
UPS & FedEx Deliveries to be sent to: 1100 San Jacinto St. Austin, TX 78701
All "consortium-led" Research Grant Matching program applications must be accompanied by an endorsement from the CEO or authorized designee of all participating consortium companies and the president or president's designee of the institutions of higher education involved in the proposal.
NON CORSORTIUM-LED APPLICATIONS:
Submit completed "non consortium-led" applications with any required attachments directly to the Regional Center of Innovation and Commercialization (RCIC) closest to you.
All "non consortium-led" Research Grant Matching program applications must be accompanied by an endorsement from the CEO or authorized designee of the company and the president or president's designee of the institution of higher education involved in the proposal.
Prior to completion of the application, applicants should review V.T.C.A., Government Code Chapter 490 for legislative requirements & purposes.
Advisory Committee Guiding Principles
At the request of the Emerging Technology Fund (ETF) 17 member advisory committee, and with approval from the Governor, Lt. Governor and Speaker, the due date for the first round of grant application submissions has been revised.