Funding Opportunity Advances University Innovations Toward Commercialization
Office of Technology Transfer Development Grants support faculty innovations with up to $20,000 in commercialization funding
The FedEx Institute of Technology is now accepting applications for its Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) Development Grants, providing $10,000–$20,000 in funding to help University of Memphis faculty and researchers advance promising technologies toward commercialization.
The program is designed for inventors with active invention disclosures who are seeking to move their innovations closer to licensing, industry partnerships, and market readiness. Funding may be used to achieve key development milestones that strengthen the commercial value of a technology and accelerate its path to market.
Applications require both an Invention Disclosure Form and an OTT Development Grant Application. The application deadline is Tuesday, September 30, 2026, with awards announced in October 2026.
Your application will include details on:
- Technology description and development status
- Milestones toward commercialization
- Proposed work and budget for grant funding
- Economic value and market opportunities
- Potential industry partners or licensees
Grant Information
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, September 30, 2026
Award Announced:
October 2026
Required Forms:
OTT Development Grant Application
For additional information, contact Dr. Hai Trieu at hhtrieu@memphis.edu or Ido Sarig at isarig@memphis.edu.