The Engineering Research Center will provide information on faculty members working in your technical area of interest. MIPS funds, as well as the company's cash contribution, are applied to research conducted by university personnel for the benefit of the company. MIPS involves all thirteen institutions of the University System of Maryland. Final ranking is made by an Evaluation Board consisting of representatives of the Engineering Research Center, representatives of the state government of Maryland, and legal counsel. Clearly, excessive use of such labeling may make evaluation difficult and may affect adversely the evaluation of a proposal.
Universities are traditionally more interested in working with large companies.
Because of their great potential contribution to the economic development of the state, small companies and start-ups are afforded favorable treatment in the matching requirements. Engineering Research Center professionals are prepared to provide you with guidance and assistance. Just request such help, but, please, don't wait until the last moment. Arrangements for this must be made in advance. If the company budget for company personnel, materials, etc. would normally include overhead, then such overhead would be applied.