team+technology+market

Next deadlines: December 3, 2010 & May 6, 2011

• Award Amounts: $1,000 to $20,000
• Grant Period: 12 to 18 months
• Who may apply: Students and faculty from NCIIA member institutions
• Program guidelines and frequently asked questions
• Previously funded grants

United States-based universities and colleges are eligible to apply NCIIA provides support for E-Teams (collaborating groups of college students, faculty and industry mentors) to bring innovative technology products and services from idea to prototype, and eventually to market. Grantees have access to NCIIA's venture development workshops, mentoring, and a chance to participate in the annual Showcase of Student Innovation.

• Take a look at some E-Team success stories.
• Our grantees and award winners have launched more than 70 companies. Check these here.

Preparing your proposal

Hear about common mistakes people make in their Advanced E-Team Proposals:

New! Listen to Grants Manager Jennifer Keller Jackson's tips on submitting an effective budget with your proposal:

Strong E-Team grant proposals demonstrate an idea’s technical feasibility, social value, a strong potential for commercialization, and teams with a mixture of technical and business expertise. Funded E-Teams have launched over 70 ventures, manufacturing and selling products in many industries, including wireless technology, medical devices, alternative energy, construction, safety and transport.

Have an idea but not sure it's a fit with the Advanced E-Team grants program? Send a 1-2 paragraph summary to grants@nciia.org and we'd be happy to review it and provide you with feedback. Please note that due to high volume, we are unable to guarantee replies to last-minute inquiries made less than two weeks prior to the proposal deadline. 

Learn More

• Read the Advanced E-Team program guidelines, frequently asked questions, and recent E-Team success stories.

• Preview the online proposal (coming soon!) and reporting requirements for funded grants.

• To apply for a grant, your institution must be a member of the NCIIA. Check whether your college or university is a member or renew your membership.

• All proposals must be completed online. To start a proposal, create an account or login here (reviewing the program guidelines  before starting a proposal is highly recommended).

Contact Us

Questions? Contact us: grants@nciia.org or call 413 587-2172.