Funding is available to help move innovative ideas out of the laboratory and into the commercial marketplace. The Washington Technology Center (WTC) competitively awards over $1 million per year to applied research projects that show strong potential for generating long-term economic impact in Washington State.
Each project team is comprised of a Washington company partner and a researcher from a university or research nonprofit in the state. The company defines the research challenge and provides access to the commercial market. The university or nonprofit researcher executes the research with funding from both the Washington Technology Center and the company partner. If you are a Washington company, we can help you find a research expert.
Each project team can apply for up to $300,000 in funding through a three-phase grant program. Phase I winners receive up to $100,000 in funding. Successful completion and presentation of Phase I results are required at the time of application for Phase II funding. Learn more about the RTD grant process by reading the RTD Criteria & Eligibility information.
