Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TEFT) (Texas)

 
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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    A - Primarily intended to fund technology

    Authority

    Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TEFT), Texas Legislature

    Summary

    This program seeks to:
    • Make Texas the best place in the nation to pursue the next great idea.
    • Give Texas an unparalleled advantage in the research, development and commercialization of emerging technologies.
    • Bring the best scientists, researchers and innovators to Texas.
    • Help startup companies get off the ground faster and attract high-tech jobs.
    Awards that fall beneath this program include:
    • Commercialization Awards: investments in university spin-off or university-related startup companies.
    • Research Award Matching: funds create consortia which leverage the unique strengths of universities, federal government grant programs, and industry.
    • Acquisition of Research Superiority: grants to enable public institutions of higher education in Texas to recruit the best research talent in the world.
    • Regional Centers for Innovation and Commercialization: grants to universities and not-for-profit organizations to support the Texas entrepreneurial ecosystem and to recommend company investments to the TETF Advisory Committee.

     

    History of Funding

    TEFT has allocated nearly $220,000,000 in grant matching and research funds since 2005.

    Additional Information

    All applicants make presentations to a 17-member advisory committee of high-tech leaders, entrepreneurs and research experts who recommend funding allocations to the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker of the house.

    Contacts

    Terry Chase Hazell

    Terry Chase Hazell
    Texas Emerging Technology Fund
    Office of the Governor
    P.O. Box 12428
    Austin, TX 78711
    (512) 463-5314
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are Texas universities and early-stage companies.

    Deadline Details

    Applicants should contact the designated programmatic contacts for application details. Deadlines are ongoing.

    Award Details

    Award amounts by program.

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