STAR: Industry Co-Innovation Award
STAR supports one-year, applied projects led by a UW PI and in partnership with an industry partner to advance a technology toward commercial viability. The expected project structure is a $100,000 NSF ART direct-cost award matched by a minimum $100,000 industry cash commitment; prospective applicants who need help identifying an industry partner are encouraged to contact the ART Team or OISP early to help find partners for this opperunity.
Apply for a STAR: Industry Co-Innovation Award
Applications Due October 2nd, 2026
Postdoctoral Commercialization Fellowship
This one-year fellowship provides a current UW postdoctoral researcher or graduating PhD candidate transitioning to a UW postdoctoral position to advance a University technology toward implementation. Fellows remain embedded in their mentor’s lab while pursuing technical de-risking, customer discovery, business development, and entrepreneurial training, culminating in a major translational milestone such as an SBIR application, startup formation and fundraising, or a significant industry partnership.
Apply for a Postdoctoral Commercialization Fellowship
Applications Due October 2nd, 2026
NSF ART Travel Grants
Rolling travel grants of up to $3,000 are available to UW faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and staff conducting translational or use-inspired research. Funding supports purposeful travel for customer discovery, industry or partner meetings, technology and investor expos, and commercialization-focused training; it is not intended for standard academic conferences or international travel.
Apply for a NSF ART Travel Grant
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are committed.
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