BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260528T194443EDT-85767GKiRr@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20260528T234443Z DESCRIPTION:Application deadline: September 13\, 2026 @ 11:59 PM ET\, with project start date of October 1\, 2026. \n\nApplication process & details available here!\n\nThe TechAccelR program supports eligible ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Univers ity Principal Investigators (PI) and their team by enabling them to accele rate their research-based ideas with commercial potential that are reporte d as inventions but need further validation as part of the commercializati on plan. The program is offered biannually (spring and fall) and includes grants that can go up to $15\,000 within 6-month program period per invent ion/technology\, along with personalized business mentorship. For 2026\, t he budget will allow for up to 10 projects per round to be selected. Fundi ng of the TechAccelR proposals is at the sole discretion of the ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Eng ine team. We will look at the comparative merit of the application pool an d the project criteria.\n\nThe TechAccelR grants are short-term for projec ts that can be completed within up to 6 months maximum\, and that are need ed to advance or enhance an invention/technology in order to improve the s cope and value of ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï’s IP and enable researchers to obtain further fun ding for commercialization. The TechAccelR grants are not intended to supp lement existing funded projects. The TechAccelR project proposals are co-w ritten with the PI's technology transfer manager\, please consult with the m at least 2 weeks in advance of the proposal deadline. Some examples of t he short-term scope of work goals: improved claims in future patent applic ations\, new uses/applications of existing technologies\, gathering additi onal data to further demonstrate proof of concept (e.g. increased robustne ss/reliability of AI/ML models)\, obtaining data to compare/benchmark the technology to existing technologies to show its competitive advantages.\n \nIn addition to funding\, teams are matched with a Ronald Chwang Entrepre neur-in-Residence to help advance their technology commercialization plan and provide industry connections.\n\nProgram Objectives\n\n\n Validate earl y stage technologies\n Advance the invention's Technology Readiness Level f rom TRL 3 to higher\n Accelerate the technology’s commercialization and dev elopment plan - achieve problem-solution fit faster\n Further develop the r esearch to strengthen eligibility for additional funding\n Research team wo rks closely with the assigned business mentor\, gaining from their experie nce\, knowledge\, and industry connections\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913 SUMMARY:Application Deadline: TechAccelR Program URL:/chemeng/channels/event/application-deadline-techa ccelr-program-366079 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR