Reminder: These instructions and the associated template are for use for those groups intending to submit a proposal for a Business Team Grant as a NEW Center. Please refer to the appropriate forms for Renewal of Current Centers or for submitting a Full Proposal for a New Center.
Due Date - DEADLINE EXTENSION
Business Team Grant Proposals for FY 2006-2007 are due in the COEP office on or before 5 PM on March 14, 2006.
NEW this year: Please submit your proposal electronically ONLY. Please complete this proposal and return it IN PDF FORMAT ONLY to Sharon Cox via email (scox@utah.gov) ONLY (including all signatures). This form must be received by the Centers of Excellence Office on or before 5 PM on March 14, 2006. Any Questions on submissions may be directed to Sharon Cox (scox@utah.gov) or by phone at 801-538-8770.
Updated Guidelines (Feb. 13, 2006)
The Centers of Excellence Program fosters and supports the commercialization of technology from Utah's Colleges and Universities. Some researchers have a history of successful commercialization. New guidelines (approved by the SAC on 2/13/06) for the program clarify that researchers may return to the program for a new series of COE funding years, if they bring new technology that presents new market, business and licensing opportunities.
If the PI of this proposal has been a Director or co-Director of a Center previously, it is important to highlight that for the reviewers with particular emphasis on the successful outcome of the previous Center in helping to grow Utah's economy. If the previous Center was NOT successful in helping to build Utah's economy, for example the technology ended up out of state, the PI needs to explain the circumstances and identify ways that the current proposal has a higher likelihood of in-state successful commercialization.
Proposal Format
The proposal body should not exceed 10 pages (excluding the appendices and the summary) and should be single-spaced, double-sided on 8 1/2 x 11" paper. Margins should be 1" top, bottom, and sides. Font size should be no smaller than 11-point Times or equivalent. Begin each main section on a new, right-sided page. Please include a Table of Contents.