This is a Florida matching grant for for-profit companies that want to run applied R&D with a university researcher, with awards from $25,000 to $250,000. You need three things to be worth your time: a Florida base, a real partnership with a Florida university researcher, and cash on hand to match the grant dollar for dollar. If you are a nonprofit, cannot fund a match, or have no university research partner, do not apply.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (technology, tech, innovation) | 87 |
| Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health) | 76 |
| Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (energy) | 75 |
| ManufacturingMatches your industry (manufacturing) | 67 |
| Finance & BankingCurrently accepting applications | 59 |
| Retail & E-CommerceCurrently accepting applications | 58 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming | 54 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage | 54 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate | 54 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics | 54 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure | 53 |
| Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.
Matching grants for Florida companies partnering with Florida university researchers on applied R&D projects. Funds technology development and innovation research; company must match the grant amount. Awards range from $25,000 to $250,000 with rolling applications.
Matching grants for applied research projects conducted in partnership between Florida companies and university researchers. Supports technology development, R&D, and innovation projects. Company must match the grant amount, creating a powerful co-investment in research.
Florida-based company
Partnership with Florida university researcher
Applied research project
Company must provide matching funds
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