The Advanced Research Grants Program (ARG) is a solicited proposal mechanism that aims to provide funding for advancing science and technology projects developed locally. The goal is to bring these projects to a level where they can be further developed using alternative funding sources (such as federal R&D funding, angel and private investments, and others) and/or commercialized through licensing, sales, acquisitions, vertical venture integration, or a combination of these methods.

Funding Opportunity, up to $150K

We are looking for the next research breakthrough in fields like life science, technology, health, agriculture breakthroughs of researchers in fields like life science, technology, health, agriculture, aerospace, and much more!

  • Information/Communications Technology and Cybersecurity

  • Medicine and Public Health

  • Other related sciences

  • Physical Sciences and Aerospace

  • Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences

  • Clean Technology and Renewable Energy

  • Electronics, Engineering, and Math

Info Session

Discover your path!

Andreica Maldonado
Program Director

Are you ready to apply?

The ARG application process consists of two phases: Letter of Intent (LOI) and Full Proposal.

Interested applicants must first submit an LOI. The applicant will have the option to apply under one of the following categories:

  • Basic/Translational Research
  • Technology/Product Development for Commercialization.

Deadline to submit an LOI:
January 10, 2025 until 11:59pm (AST).

Refer to the guidelines for more information before applying.

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