Corridor Matching Grants Research Program

 

The Florida High Tech Corridor Council is a regional economic development initiative of the University of Central Florida, University of South Florida and the University of Florida. Its mission is to grow high tech industry and innovation through partnerships that support research, marketing, workforce and entrepreneurship. 

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The Matching Grant Research Program at the University of South Florida can provide up to $150,000 in matching grant funds for collaborative research projects between local industry partners and USF researchers, including Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funded projects. Corridor funding is used to expand the project's scope of work and support student involvement in cutting-edge research endeavors.

Interested applicants must complete the online interest form

With USF's Preeminence designation and ongoing commitment to partnering with industry, the Matching Grants Research Program at USF has become increasingly competitive in recent years. Through this program, USF and the Corridor aim to support high-impact research that will benefit the company, the university, and our region. The Matching Grants Research Program supports the following priorities:

• SBIR/STTR and other federally funded research
• Generation of new technology and intellectual property
• Further development and commercialization of USF technologies
• Investment in USF's strategic research areas and the Corridor's key industries
• High-level, hands-on research experiences for our students and fellows

The industry partner must be a for-profit company located within 23-county Corridor region: Alachua, Brevard, Citrus, De Soto, Flagler, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, Sumter, Volusia

Corridor Matching Grant Guidelines

For more information, please contact:

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Select Past Projects

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Entrepreneurial & Workforce Support

In addition to the Matching Grants Research Program, the Corridor provides entrepreneurial initiatives to support small and growing businesses and educational efforts to cultivate tomorrow's workforce.

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