The Emerging Technology Funds Research Grant Matching Program is to allow the state to leverage research funds from outside the state of Texas that contribute toward the growth of our emerging-technology economy. The priority for the ETF Research Matching Funds is to support emerging-technology research and development activities that are directed toward the creation of a commercializable product. Preference is given to research activities that include higher education institutions in collaboration with private entities. Collaboration among multiple universities and private entities is encouraged.

Requirements:

Amounts from the Fund for Subchapter E proposals shall be to match funding from research sponsors other than the state.

An entity getting funding from Subchapter E shall guarantee that it will perform specific actions that are expected to provide benefits to Texas. If the entity fails to perform a guaranteed action it shall return the money it receives from the Fund.

Priorities:

In awarding money for Subchapter E, priority shall be given to proposals that accelerate commercialization by targeting programs that :

1. Address federal or other major research sponsors' priorities in emerging scientific or technology fields;
2.  Are interdisciplinary;
3. Are collaborative with a combination of public or private institutions of higher education in Texas;
4.  May result in a medical or scientific breakthrough; or
5. Have a demonstrable economic development benefit to Texas.

Leadership in conjunction with the 17 member advisory committee has adopted the following policy statement:

Research Grant Matching funds target:

The target for Research Grant Matching funds will be in two areas; (a) Consortium-Led and (b) Non Consortium-Led projects. The definition and qualifying questionnaire for both types of projects can be found on pages 2 - 4 of the RGM application.  

Application [432KB MSWord]

• December 19, 2006
• March 27, 2007
• May 29, 2007

 Application Process:

CONSORTIUM-LED APPLICATIONS:

Submit completed “consortium-led” applications with any required attachments directly to: The Office of the Governor, Attn: Mark M. Ellison, Director of the Emerging Technology Fund, P.O Box 12428, Austin, TX 78711, by no later than 5:00pm on scheduled quarterly submission date.

UPS & FedEx Deliveries to be sent to: 1100 San Jacinto St. Austin, TX 78701

All “consortium-led” Research Grant Matching program applications must be accompanied by an endorsement from the CEO or authorized designee of all participating consortium companies and the president or president’s designee of the institutions of higher education involved in the proposal.

NON CORSORTIUM-LED APPLICATIONS:

Submit completed “non consortium-led” applications with any required attachments directly to the North Texas Regional Center of Innovation and Commercialization (NTXRCIC).

All “non consortium-led” Research Grant Matching program applications must be accompanied by an endorsement from the CEO or authorized designee of the company and the president or president’s designee of the institution of higher education involved in the proposal.

DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS
The deadline for the next group of RGM proposals to the RGRCIC is 5:00 P.M., Dec 19, 2006.  Subsequently, final decision for awards will be made by the state leadership based on recommendations from the State ETF Advisory Committee. 

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS
All proposals are submitted electronically to the RGRCIC per directions on the website’s “Submission Process” section.  Proposals must be accompanied by a $250 filing fee. No proposal will begin evaluation until payment is received.

An application must include:

1. Be submitted by December 19, 2006 at 5pm CST 
2. The completed application form and required attachments (including business plan).
3. The required two-page “executive summary” form
4. The Application fee

Email application and attachments to info@rgrcic.org. If you have any questions or problems, please contact 972-883-4920.