BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250804T034910EDT-9087lIVjDd@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250804T074910Z DESCRIPTION:Application deadline extended April 13\, 2025@ 11:59 PM ET\, wi th project start date of May 1\, 2025. \n\nApplication process & details a vailable here!\n\nTechAccelR Grants supports ɬÀï·¬ tenure-trac k professors by enabling them to accelerate their research-based ideas wit h commercial potential that are reported as inventions but need further va lidation as part of the commercialization plan. The program is offered bia nnually (spring and fall) and includes grants that can go up to $15\,000 p er invention/technology\, along with personalized business mentorship. For 2025\, the budget will allow for up to 10 projects per round to be select ed. Funding of the TechAccelR proposals is at the sole discretion of the M cGill Engine team. We will look at the comparative merit of the applicatio n pool and the project criteria.\n\nThese short-term grants\, co-written w ith the PI's technology transfer manager\, are designed to advance or enha nce an invention/technology in order to improve the scope and value of McG ill’s IP and enable researchers to obtain further funding for commercializ ation. Some examples: claims in future patent applications\, new uses/appl ications of existing technologies\, gathering additional data to further d emonstrate proof of concept (e.g. increased robustness/reliability of AI/M L models)\, obtaining data to compare the technology to existing technolog ies to show its competitive advantages.\n\nProgram Objectives\n\n\n Validat e early stage technologies\n Advance the invention's Technology Readiness L evel\n Accelerate the technology’s commercialization and development plan - achieve product-market fit faster\n Further develop the research to streng then eligibility for additional funding\n Research team works closely with the assigned business mentor\, gaining from their experience\, knowledge\, and industry connections\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413 SUMMARY:Application Deadline Extended: TechAccelR Grants URL:/engine/channels/event/application-deadline-extend ed-techaccelr-grants-363714 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR