The Grants for Growth (GFG) program is a unique seed program that offers up to $75,000 in matching funds for innovative applied research projects between universities and industry that have the potential to improve business competitiveness and create jobs. Through a combination of grants and long-term, no-interest loans, the program seeks to give companies in Central Upstate New York greater access to the unique knowledge, expertise and educational resources available at regional research institutions.
The general objectives of the program are:
- link regional industries and universities to foster collaborative research;
- ensure effective and efficient technology and knowledge transfer to industry;
- strengthen university research capacity in eight target industrial clusters;
- create jobs and deliver economic impact to Central Upstate;
- enhance scientific career and skills development opportunities to students at Central Upstate academic institutions, and;
- increase the retention of the best and brightest graduate students in the region.
The 2009 Call for Proposals is now open. The deadline for submission of application packages is May 8, 2009 at 5:00 pm EST.
Download the 2009 Application (pdf).
Download the 20098 Program Description (pdf).
Download the 2009 Selection Criteria (pdf).
For more information please visit New York's Creative Core website.
