Opportunity Knocks: MIPS Grant (Proposals Due 10/17/22)

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MIPS grants are available for technology product research and development

Proposals are due October 17

The Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) program provides funding for university research projects that help companies develop new technology products. Proposals are due October 17, 2022. Visit mips.umd.edu or call (301) 405-3891 for details on how to apply.

Benefits to Maryland Companies

Cost-effective research with world-class university faculty

Projects engage university students, state-of-the-art facilities, laboratories, and equipment

Companies can select research capabilities to meet specific requirements

Non-dilutive, non-debt funding for research

Opportunity to work directly with talented students—potential future hires

Rapid proposal evaluations—MIPS notifies award winners within 60 days of the proposal deadline

Makes companies more competitive, domestically and internationally

Benefits to Maryland Faculty

Research translates directly to new product development

Potential for published papers and improved university facilities

Students gain valuable experience working on commercial technologies