UCSC Launchpad Grants

The UCSC Launchpad program is a proof-of-concept grant program

intended to assist promising UCSC technologies to become commercially viable. Many innovative ventures fail before initiation due to the lack of funding necessary to develop a proof-of-concept or a prototype needed to demonstrate market viability to potential customers, investors and partners.

The Office of Research is making available $100,000 for the Launchpad Program overall, with $50,000 being awarded in each of the Fiscal Years 2017-18 and 2018-19. Grants of $5K, $10K or $15K will be awarded to UCSC entrepreneurs who require further testing and/or demonstration of their promising innovations. 

Launchpad Grant Program Materials:

• Launchpad Program Description
• Launchpad Grant Application Form - closed until next round
• Sample Award Commitment Letter
• Launchpad Flier

Important Dates:

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If you have questions, email us at IATCprograms@ucsc.edu