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UNLV Catalyst Grant Program
Funding Opportunities
The UNLV Division of Research and Economic Development is pleased to announce a call for proposals in the Sports Research & Innovation - Catalyst Grant Program. This Program is supported by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (“GOED”) through its Knowledge Fund initiative.
Two types of awards will be made to seed promising research and development in areas of sports research and innovation where UNLV has the greatest potential to impact the local economy through research, development and commercialization activities.
1.
Proof of Concept Grants
(POC Grant)
Intended to fund earlier-stage projects with existing intellectual property (“IP”) that is created at and owned by UNLV.
Funding Information: Direct costs up to $50,000 may be requested. Permitted expenses include salaries for the PI and research personnel, as well as research supplies that are allowable NIH expenses. Travel expenses are allowed for conducting fieldwork as part of the project, or to facilitate accessing experts or other resources. Capital equipment is generally not allowable. Project duration up to one (1) year.
2.
Product & Service Development Grants (PSD Grant)
Intended to support and foster research and development of products and services further along the continuum toward commercialization and requires an industry partner.
Funding Information: Direct costs up to $100,000 may be requested to match, dollar-for-dollar, cash funds supplied by an Industry Sponsor. Permitted expenses include salaries for the PI and research personnel, as well as research supplies that are allowable NIH expenses. Travel expenses are allowed for conducting fieldwork as part of the project, or to facilitate accessing experts or other resources. Capital equipment is generally not allowable. Project duration up to one (1) year.
Letter of Intent Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2020
Full Proposal Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2020, 12:00 Noon PT
Eligibility: Any full-time faculty, researcher or staff member at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is eligible to apply.
Focus Areas & Funding Priorities:
Biomedical Engineering – including biomedical imaging
Military Health & Performance
Sports Betting
Sports Performance & Recovery
Sports Psychology
Gender-Based Performance & Training
Sports Safety – including software, devices, and sensors
Materials – including advance
Nutrition & Supplements
Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Healthcare – including software applications
Esports
Innovation Accelerator Partnerships – projects that leverage the resources of the newly opened Black Fire Innovation
Other – other program areas may be considered based on well demonstrated commercial partnerships and ability to advance sports innovation and economic development regionally.
