Call for Proposals for Technology Maturation Funding
We are now soliciting proposals for the inaugural competition for Technology Maturation Awards.
The deadline for proposals is COB March 3, 2008.

It is suggested that you contact a member of OIP before filling out the Proposal Information Questionnaire (PIQ).

• Lori-Anne Neiger (lneiger@bnl.gov): electronics and instrumentation, and software;
• Christine Brakel (brakel@bnl.gov): medical technologies, chemistry, and biotechnology and health;
• Dorene Price (price@bnl.gov): chemistry and energy and environment; and 
• Kimberley Elcess (elcess@bnl.gov): materials science, synthesis and characterization, condensed matter physics, and nanotechnologies.

If you are uncertain, or if you have general questions, contact OIP at oipsr@bnl.gov, x3035, or x4151.

Visit the "Frequently Asked Questions" page.

We are now soliciting proposals for the inaugural competition for Technology Maturation (TM) awards that will begin in Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08). It is anticipated that new TM projects will begin funding in June of 2008, barring any significant issues with the Congressional budget process. It is important to note that for FY08 there will be a single call for proposals for TM funding. The deadline for receipt of proposals for this call is COB March 3, 2008. As requested in the Proposal Information Questionnaire (PIQ), proposals should identify potential follow-on sponsors and likelihood of funding, assuming the proposed project were to be successful.

Program Description

The purpose of the Technology Maturation (TM) Program is to facilitate the transfer of technology from BNL to the private sector. The following is a list of the general principles that guide the TM Program. The TM program should:

• Fund late-stage research that can be transferred to a partner at the end of the funding period.
• Result in successful transfer of technology to the private sector.
• Encourage collaborations across Directorates and Departments.
• Identify commercial and scientific resources for the organization and execution of each approved proposal.
• Track the productivity and success of funded proposals.
• Not be used as a way to support unfunded investigators.
• Stop support when alternate funding sources are developed, or when the project is complete.

Program Structure

The program has two categories, proposals requesting less than $50,000 and all other proposals, which combine to meet the overall objectives of the TM Program. Guidelines for submission of proposals may be found here.  A step-by-step guide to the process is available here.

Proposals Requesting Less Than $50,000

Proposals are solicited for review and approval in the first quarter of calendar year 2008. A TM Commercial Selection Committee reviews the proposals submitted in response to the solicitation. Awardees will be notified in the first half of the year.

All Other Proposals

Proposals are solicited for review and approval in the first quarter of calendar year 2008. A TM Commercial Selection Committee reviews the proposals submitted in response to the solicitation. After a Commercial Review, members of the Office of Intellectual Property and Sponsored Research will create, with assistance from PIs, Business Cases for the selected proposals. The Commercial Selection Committee forwards to members of the Full Selection Committee the proposals augmented by the business cases for its review.

Administration

Further information and assistance may be obtained from OIP either by email (oipsr@bnl.gov) or by telephone (ext. 3035 or 4151)

Documentation on all approved TM projects is maintained by the TM Program to assure that projects have undergone proper review and are in compliance with all applicable requirements.

Exhibits / Links

Call Guidelines
TM PIQ (doc)
TM Process Guidelines
TM Proposal Information
Restrictions of TM Awards (pdf)
Sample TM Project Plan (doc)
Sample Interim TM Status Report (doc)
TM Data Collection Form (doc)
Evaluation of Proposals for TM Funding
Memo for TM Call (pdf)
Frequently Asked Questions

Last Modified: February 4, 2008
Please forward all questions about this site to: Lori-Anne Neiger

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