Research Grants Now Available from Washington Technology Center . Notice of Intent Deadline is March 22

Are you working on innovative technology applications with near-term commercial potential?

Consider applying for a Washington Technology Center grant to offset the costs of your R&D.

WTC awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants to Washington-based research teams in an effort to help transition great ideas out of the laboratory and into the marketplace.

If you are a Washington technology business looking to partner with an academic or non-profit researcher on a collaborative research endeavor, you may be eligible for a funding award through WTC’s Research and Technology Development (RTD) grants program http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=RTD+Grant+Program&s=66 .

These awards help Washington companies grow faster, create jobs and attract investors by providing the critical funding needed to advance scientific research and product development.

RTD awards pay up to 80% of the cost of research projects -allowing you to channel your capital to other business growth needs or continue working on breakthrough scientific discoveries.

WTC allocates more than $1.2 million annually for these grants, which are awarded on a competitive basis to collaborative research teams working on innovative technology projects with strong commercial potential.

WTC is now accepting proposals for its next round of grants which will be awarded in June, 2007. Projects begin July 1. But hurry, application deadlines are drawing near. Notice of Intent deadline is March 22 and applications are due April 26.

296 companies have benefited from WTC’s grant program. You could be next.

Apply Now http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Notice+of+Intent+for+the+RTD+Program&s=229

Notice of Intent Deadline:
March 22, 2007

Proposals Due:
April 26, 2007

Helpful Links

RTD Program Web Page http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=RTD+Grant+Program&s=66

Proposal Materials http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Proposal+Materials&s=245

Fast Facts About RTD Grants http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=R%26D+Funding+Programs+Fast+Facts&s=164

Eligibility Criteria http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=RTD+Awards+Criteria&s=73

Need help finding a researcher or company partner?

Click Here http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=Find+a+Research+Expert&s=230 to fill out WTC’s
"Find an Expert" form.

Information Sessions
Interested in learning more about WTC’s Grant Program?

Click Here http://www.watechcenter.org/index.php?p=RTD+Info+Sessions&s=925

to view the information session schedule.

For additional information, please contact Russell Paez, 206.616.3102, [email protected].