401 Tech Bridge Materials Innovation Challenge

The 401 Tech Bridge Materials Innovation Challenge is a pilot program to support Rhode Island companies pursuing an innovative idea in advanced materials and/or undersea technology with the assistance of a Rhode Island academic institution (also known as a "Knowledge Partner.") 

To apply, please complete the application below. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. If you have questions, please email: info@401Techbridge.org or call Mary Johnson at 401-270-8896 x414

The 401 Tech Bridge Materials Innovation Challenge is supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP).

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* 1. Business Name

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* 2. Trade Name/DBA

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* 3. Name of parent or affiliate company (if applicable)

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* 4. Mailing Address

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* 5. Website

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* 6. Contact Name

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* 7. Phone

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* 8. Email 

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* 9. Number of Employees in Rhode Island

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* 10. Is this application a joint venture with another company?

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* 11. Which College, University or Institution do you plan to work with?

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* 12. Project Description

Please attach a description of the project, no longer than 5 pages, that explains:

1.) A profile of your company, the markets you reach, and the expertise your key staff brings to this project.

2.) The need or market challenge this project or service addresses and its market potential.

3.) The innovative idea(s) behind the project, the expertise sought to move it forward, the approach/methodology, and the expected outcome or deliverable.

4.) The impact this project will have on your business and the strategy for further developing or commercializing the product or process.

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* 13. Knowledge Partner/Project Personnel

Please upload a file, no more than 2 pages in length, that provides:
1.) The name, title, institution/affiliation of the knowledge partner
2.) A narrative description of how the partner's expertise and institutional resources (equipment, etc.) will contribute to the success of the project.

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* 14. Knowledge Partner/Provider Letter of Support

Please include a signed letter from the knowledge partner demonstrating that the institution is capable and willing to provide the services described.

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* 15. Budget

Please include a budget for the project. Note: Program funds are allocated to the institution providing expertise and cannot support individual company expenses. Include:

1.) Professional Personnel (Name and Rate)
2.) Equipment Use Rate
3.) Materials/Supplies (if not included in the equipment rate)

3.) Total Amount Requested from the Materials Innovation Challenge

4.) Additional Funds from other sources that will support the project (including in-kind)

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