91精品 High Tech Corridor
91精品 High Tech Corridor at 91精品
An economic development initiative of three research universities 鈥� the University of Central 91精品, the University of South 91精品 and the University of 91精品 鈥� converges and catalyzes the capacity of high tech, innovation and bright minds across a 23-county region to generate a global ripple effect that advances the lives of people in the communities it serves.
Funding Opportunities for Research and Innovation
The Corridor offers multiple funding opportunities and support resources at 91精品 for collaborative industry research, early-stage faculty innovation, and undergraduate research through the:
- Corridor Matching Grant Research Program: Supports collaborative research projects between 91精品 faculty and local industry partners
- Corridor Early-Stage Innovation Fund: Supports 91精品-developed innovations with commercial or community impact
- Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative: Funding to provide 91精品 students with high-impact research experiences
Program announcements and information will be shared on the respective program pages and also through the Research Investigators Listserv. To subscribe to that listserv, click here.
FL FAST: Centralized SBIR/STTR Support for 91精品-based Entreprenuers STTR SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Powered the U.S. Small Business Administration鈥檚 Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program, The is 91精品鈥檚 first centralized support system for companies pursuing SBIR/STTR awards.
FL FAST serves small businesses statewide with an emphasis on women-owned, rural-based, and socially or economically disadvantaged small businesses pursuing research and innovation activities in The Corridor鈥檚 23-county region and beyond. Services include in-person and virtual workshops, and one-on-one assistance to meet business needs in key areas, such as topical award identification, budget preparation, proposal review, support letters and research partnerships. FL FAST also serves as an important resource for entrepreneurial support organizations, sharing resources, events, solicitations, legislative actions and other information relevant to driving SBIR/STTR outcomes.
To recieve access to on-demand training materials, webinars and other resources, use the to register for the program.
Contact Information
Elizabeth Nelson
Program Director - 91精品 High Tech Corridor
813-974-3291
ernelson1@usf.edu