Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant
Provides funding to help Colorado research institutions speed up applied research in advanced industries and commercialize products and services with the private sector. Funds pre-commercial research and commercialization preparation.
About this program
Current cycle deadline February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm MT. Next cycle opens July 1, 2026. Award caps may be lifted for projects impacting multiple advanced industries. Spending of grant funds requires executed grant agreement.
Eligibility
Colorado research institutions (universities, federal labs, etc.) working in advanced industries. Requires 1-to-3 cash match (institution-to-state). Technology must align with one of seven advanced industries. Intent is to license technology to organizations that will commercialize in Colorado.