A key feature of the Technology Transfer projects is that each supports one graduate student throughout the period of the grant, thus contributing to the human resource foundation for advanced software technology activity in Colorado. CASI publishes its Request for Proposals for the Technology Transfer Grant Program in mid-August or early September each year. Proposals are due in late November. Tech Transfer Grant proposals undergo a review process. Awards are selected at CASI's Operating Board meeting in late April.
Universities waive indirect cost requirements.
UTT grants are intended for projects where there is an urgent research need that cannot be accommodated by CASI's normal grant cycle. UTT proposals may be submitted to CASI at any time of the year and will receive a funding decision within two months from the date of receipt of the proposal. The project may be for either one or two years with an unlimited budget. UTT proposals will undergo a review process. Because the company is providing full support of the project's direct costs, CASI has removed its budget restrictions and follow-on funding requirement.