NSF Regional Innovation Engines
Below is a summary assembled by the Research & Innovation Office (RIO). Please see the full solicitation for complete information about the funding opportunity.
CU Boulder may only submit one lead proposal – either a Type-1 or a Type-2. If you received an invitation to submit a full proposal (Type-1 or Type-2) to NSF Engines with CU Boulder asÌý³Ù³ó±ðÌýlead, you must materials to RIO no later than August 1. The purpose of this internal call and August 1 deadline is toÌýdown select whichÌýproposal CU Boulder will submit as the lead.
Deadlines
CU Internal Deadline: 11:59pm MT August 1, 2022
Type-1 Letters of Intent: 5:00pm August 31, 2022
Type-1 Full Proposals: 5:00pm September 29, 2022
Type-2 Letters of Intent: 5:00pm December 15, 2022
Type-2 Full Proposals: 5:00pm January 31, 2023
Internal Application Requirements (all in PDF format)
- Proposal Type: Type-1 or Type-2
- Copy of the NSF email confirmation to submit a Type 1 or Type 2 proposal including the concept outline narrative submitted
- Confirmation of the lead applicant/organization being CU Boulder (partners/subs do not need to go through the internal process).
- PI Biosketch
To access the online application, visit:
Eligibility
The Project Director must be a senior member of the submitting organization’s leadership and will also serve as the full-time CEO for the Engine. At the time of proposal submission, this role may be filled by an interim CEO until a full-time CEO is named or recruited. Designation of a full-time CEO must occur within the first six months of the start date of the award.
Limited Submission Guidelines
Only one proposal is allowed as the lead organization.
Award Information
Type-1: Up to $1,000,000; up to 24 months; 50 awards anticipated
Type-2: Up to $160,000,000; up to 10 years; 5 awards anticipated
Upcoming Events
Ìý ÌýTuesday, June 7, 2022
Ìý 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Lightning pitches from innovation ecosystem partners will describe the resources and capabilities they can contribute to proposing teams. The session is intended to jumpstart regional conversations about team formation and potential collaborations. Participants will include Innosphere Ventures, the Rockies Venture Club, Hatch Spaces, Endeavor Catalyst, the Colorado BioScience Association, the Buff Venture Fund and others.
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