Dear Applicant,
The University of Rochester’s Technology Development Fund (TDF) is now accepting Pre-Proposal Applications for its 22nd round of funding. The fund supports University researchers who wish to further the process of translating their research into commercial opportunities. Awards can range from $40,000 to $100,000 to support projects of approximately one year in duration. Faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, students, and employees of the University who have submitted (or who will submit by July 31, 2024) an invention disclosure to the UR Ventures Office are encouraged to apply.
The deadline for submitting pre-proposal applications for consideration of funding this cycle is July 31, 2024.
Several pre-proposals will be selected for full application submission and funding consideration. We anticipate sending invitations for full proposals the week of August 19th.