Penn State Commercialization GAP Fund
Provider Penn State Universitypsu.edu$14.6M disclosed funding
Founded 1855
Sells To Consumers, Education, Enterprise, Government
Pricing Model Recurring

A commercialization gap fund awarding up to $75,000 to Penn State researchers to advance technologies toward market.
The Penn State Commercialization GAP Fund accelerates promising research across Penn State campuses by closing the funding gaps between proof-of-concept research and readiness for commercialization. It provides investigators with up to $75,000 in funding to carry projects toward a commercial licensee or a startup.
The program selects projects for both commercial and impact potential and aims to license each funded technology within one to three years. Funded work spans therapeutics, materials, sensors, and other technologies originating from Penn State research.
| Attribute | Penn State Commercialization GAP Fund | Bridge Grant Program, Catalyst Grant Program, NSF I-Corps Milwaukee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | |||
| Founded | 1855 | 2006 | |
| Sells To | Consumers, Education, Enterprise, Government | Enterprise, Non-Profit | |
| Pricing Model | Recurring | — |
Provider Penn State Universitypsu.edu$14.6M disclosed funding
Founded 1855
Sells To Consumers, Education, Enterprise, Government
Pricing Model Recurring
Provider 
Founded 2006
Sells To Enterprise, Non-Profit
Pricing Model —


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