Colorado State University faculty are advancing research and driving innovation. With funding available through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, researchers are accelerating the commercialization of CSU innovations that promise significant economic impact in Colorado.
Grants of up to $135,000 are available for eligible projects, with CSU STRATA managing the process. The application period opens July 9 and closes Aug. 5.
The Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant Program aims to fast-track the commercialization of University research in advanced industries, fostering economic growth and job creation in Colorado. Last year, nine projects received grants totaling $780,000. Some of the past grant recipients include:
- Laurie Goodrich, professor of orthopedics in the CSU Department of Clinical Sciences, and Jaiden Oropallo, a doctoral candidate, are working to improve the day-to-day life of humans and animals suffering from osteoarthritis, which limits movement and activity for more than 500 million people worldwide. The team is working to develop new treatment options through gene therapy in companion animals. Learn more about their work in this recent feature.
- Phuong Dao, assistant professor in the CSU Department of Agricultural Biology, is focused on issues critical to Coloradans, such as the 18% yield loss Colorado wheat farmers experience due to viral diseases. The Dao group aims to provide precise and real-time detection of agricultural diseases using drone hyperspectral sensors to analyze and visualize crop health and growth. Learn more about their work in this recent feature.
- Garrett Miyake, professor in the CSU Department of Chemistry, has been the recipient of four Advanced Industries grants. His most recent grant was awarded for his work in recyclable polymers. The Miyake group is developing chemically recyclable plastics to significantly reduce plastic waste and pollution. Learn more about their work in this recent feature.
See the full list of 2023 grantees here.
Projects eligible for funding span various industries crucial to Colorado’s growth, including aerospace advanced manufacturing; bioscience; electronics; energy and natural resources; infrastructure engineering; and technology and information. This year’s application process has significant changes from previous years, so interested applicants should review program details carefully.
Eligible CSU faculty must provide a 1:3 cash match and are required to register for a 15-minute presentation summarizing their project concept. Based on the presentations, select applicants will be invited to submit internal proposals to CSU STRATA. Applicants selected for funding based on their internal proposals will submit their proposals to OEDIT via their online portal for final approval before funding can be awarded. OEDIT proposals must be approved by the CSU Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) before they are submitted (OSP approval is not required for presentations or internal proposals).
Applicants can register to attend an upcoming information session to learn more and get tips on presenting a concept at csustrata.org/technology-transfer/ai-poc-grant.
