One of the CRDF's main goals is to help move applied research to the marketplace and create industrial partnerships that bring economic benefits both to the countries of the FSU and to the United States. Industry Programs Quick Facts Operate in all FSU countries except Belarus. Do not operate in the Baltics. Program Specific Quick Facts Partner Search Program Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Travel Grants Program Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Grants cover per diem, airfare, hotel expenses, and medical insurance.
Requires U.S. industry cost share. The CRDF's Industry Programs receive funding from the U.S. Department of State, with support from the U.S. Department of Commerce for Commercialization Seminars. Assists U.S. companies in identifying scientists and engineers in the FSU who are working in the same or complementary fields and have specific technical capabilities, which match company needs. Provides grants for a period of up to two years. The cost share helps to ensure that the company is committed to the project and to establishing a long-term partnership with the FSU researchers involved.