At a glance
Colorado Advanced Industries Accelerator - Proof of Concept Grant is a Colorado state competitive grant from Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) providing up to $150,000 for commercializing research from colorado labs and universities. Eligible applicants are colorado research universities, federal labs in-state, and companies licensing technology from them; matching funds of at least one-third of the grant amount. The application deadline is September 1, 2026. Apply via oedit.colorado.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $150K
- Deadline
- Sep 1, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
Proof-of-Concept grants move technologies out of Colorado research institutions toward market: prototype development, market validation and IP strategy across advanced manufacturing, aerospace, bioscience, electronics, energy, infrastructure and technology sectors. A 1:3 match (grant:applicant) is required, with two cycles per year.
Who can apply
Colorado research universities, federal labs in-state, and companies licensing technology from them; matching funds of at least one-third of the grant amount.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade online portal. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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