CSU STRATA is accepting letters of intent for the fall 2023 grant cycle of the Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant Program.
Funds are provided to Colorado State University through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade with the goal of accelerating commercialization of CSU innovations with high potential for creating economic impact in the state of Colorado.
Non-temporary, salaried, state classified or general CSU faculty employees are eligible to receive grants of up to $120,000, with a required 1:3 cash match. 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. Full details can be found at csustrata.org/technology-transfer/startups/ai-poc-grant.
In the previous grant round, six grantees were awarded funds totaling more than a half million dollars for the following projects:
• Intrinsically Crystalline and Infinitely Recyclable Polythioester Plastics
Primary investigator: Eugene Chen, professor, Department of Chemistry
• Rapid Quantitative STD Diagnosis
Primary investigator: Charles Henry,professor, Department of Chemistry
• A Fiber Embedded Hydrogel to Replace the Temporomandibular Joint Disc in a Pilot Ovine Study
Primary investigator: Kevin Labus, research scientist, Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Advanced Manufacturing of Grid-Stiffened Composite Structures
Primary investigator: Donald Radford, professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
• CornCrete Masonry Units for Low-Carbon Construction
Primary investigator: Mahmoud Shakouri, assistant professor, Department of Construction Management
• Novel Upflow Leachbed Reactor Prototype for Anaerobic Digestion of Feedlot Manure
Primary investigator: Sybil Sharvelle, professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
CSU STRATA will accept letters of intent until 4 p.m. on Sept. 8. Learn more about the program and get tips on how to submit a Letter of Intent during an upcoming information session. Visit csustrata.org/technology-transfer/startups/ai-poc-grant to register.
About COEDIT
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade works with statewide partners to create a positive business climate that encourages dynamic economic development and sustainable job growth. Under the leadership of Gov. Jared Polis, it strives to advance the state’s economy through financial and technical assistance in support of local and regional economic development activities throughout Colorado. Visit choosecolorado.com to learn more.
About CSU STRATA
CSU STRATA is a private, nonprofit corporation, legally separate from the Colorado State University System. Founded in 1941, it supports and serves the campuses and affiliates of the CSU System through strategic real estate management, project development services, special project oversight, intellectual property management and technology transfer services, as well as operational management of regional, state, national and international assets. Visit csustrata.org to learn more.
