Research, Funding, and Awards

  • SPARK Tech Commercialization Fund LOI Due Oct. 15

    The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce that the SPARK Technology Commercialization Fund is currently accepting LOIs.  Eligible faculty can apply using the UConn Quest Portal (NetID required).  Please click the link below to find out more about the project and eligibility guidelines.

    The SPARK Technology Commercialization Fund supports the translation of research discoveries into products, processes, and other commercial applications. We are eager to identify and support UConn-developed inventions and technologies that address unmet needs and have strong potential for commercial application. We invite proposals from across all disciplines for projects that aim to advance these technologies forward toward commercialization. Applications due: 10/15/23 (LOI) and full proposal deadline due: 1/08/2024  

    For a full list (with timelines) of all the OVPR’s internal funding opportunities, please visit our website 

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    For more information, contact: Charlotte Nelson at research@uconn.edu