The Incubation Fund administered through the Idaho State Board of Education’s Higher Education Research Council focuses on incubating technologies originating from the transfer of said technology from within Idaho’s public research universities. The incubation fund was established to advance these technologies toward commercialization. Awards are up to $75,000 for 12 months with the research university…
Potato research projects may be considered for funding through the Idaho Potato Commission, in part with the Pacific Northwest Potato Research Consortium (PNPRC).
The Specialty Crop Block Grant funding is provided by the US Dept. of Agriculture and is allocated to the state of Idaho, to be awarded through a competitive grant process. Projects must solely enhance the competitiveness of Idaho grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets and must provide a benefit to more than…
The mission of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to protect human health and the environment. Phase I awards contracts up to $100,000 for 6 months for “proof of concept” of the proposed technology. Phase II continues the research and development of the technology in Phase I, with awards up to $300,000. EPA also…
The mission of the US Dept. of Homeland Security is to secure the nation from the many threats and keep America safe. Phase I focuses on the scientific, technical merit, and feasibility of the proposed homeland security solution with an award up to $100,000 for 6 months. Phase II continues the research and development effort…
The mission of the US Dept. of Transportation (DOT) is to ensure a fast, safe, efficient accessible, and convenient transportation system that meets our nation’s interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people. DOT Phase I focuses on the technical merit, feasibility, and commercial potential of innovation solutions to our nation’s transportation…
The mission of the US Dept. of Education is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. Phase I focuses on feasibility of commercial products that address education problems, with a maximum award of $150,000 for 6 months. Phase II continues the research and development efforts…
The mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is to support and understand the complex systems that support our planet. NOAA’s Technology Partnerships Office serves the needs of inventors and U.S. companies looking to partner with NOAA. Phase I focuses on the start-up phase (technical merit or feasibility of the idea/technology) with awards…
The mission of the National Institute of Standards and Technology is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology. Phase I focuses on the feasibility of the technology with a funding maximum of $100,000 for 6 months. Phase II focuses on research and development with a funding maximum of…
The mission of the USDA is to provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management. USDA offers grants to small businesses to support high quality research related to importanct scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that lead to significant…
