Purpose
The Quantum Technologies Translation Award Program (QuTech), made possible through investments by the Connecticut Office of Innovation (CTNext), supports the derisking of use-inspired innovations centered on quantum and quantum adjacent technologies through Academic / Industry partnerships. The program provides up to $40,000 to help accelerate the translation of UConn/UCH developed quantum and quantum adjacent technologies / applications for real world impact. QuTech is open to UConn/UCH researchers who have:
- Completed research and developed (at minimum) a Proof of Concept,
- A use-inspired application with strong market potential and a path for IP protection, and
- A partnership with an established quantum-related company or startup (the proposing team cannot have an ownership stake in the partner company).
Funds can be used for:
- Supporting students to conduct experiments designed to de-risk the technology for targeted applications,
- External validation of the technology and/or its use cases with an industry and/or startup partner, and/or
- Use of in-house or external resources critical for de-risking the technology.
Applications will be reviewed by internal and external researchers familiar with quantum technologies and/or associated markets.
Important Dates (all due dates by 12 noon)
- 2/24/25 – program opens.
- 3/31/2025 Full Proposal deadline. Submissions are made via the Quest Portal
- Award Notifications are expected in May, 2025
Award details:
- The OVPR anticipates funding up to up to 4 awards of $40,000.
- Award periods will be for one year
- Awards will be funded in two equal payments. The second payment will be made six months into the award period, pending completion of milestones, submission of a report, and adherence to program guidelines.
- QuTech awards are intended to support the translation of quantum-related innovations developed within the labs / research groups of UConn/UConn Health faculty members. Funds cannot be used for
- a) continuing previous/ongoing commercialization projects,
- b) costs related to creating/operating start-up companies, or
- c) development activities that take place within startup companies.
- Awardees will be connected with commercialization experts from OVPR’s Technology Commercialization and Venture Development group. Awardees should expect to work closely with TCS to discuss progress/obstacles, undergo commercialization-related training, and to gain access to advice and resources that will enhance the project’s chances for commercial success. Awardees are required to work with TCS's IP team to protect their innovation (target: provisional patent filing 6 months to 1 year after project launch).
Submissions to this program are made via a third-party software application, SurveyMonkey Apply. The terms of use and privacy statements for this software apply to your use of it and to the information you provide in your application. Before proceeding with your submission, please review their terms and privacy statements linked below.
Quantum Technology Translation Award Program (QuTech)
Purpose
The Quantum Technologies Translation Award Program (QuTech), made possible through investments by the Connecticut Office of Innovation (CTNext), supports the derisking of use-inspired innovations centered on quantum and quantum adjacent technologies through Academic / Industry partnerships. The program provides up to $40,000 to help accelerate the translation of UConn/UCH developed quantum and quantum adjacent technologies / applications for real world impact. QuTech is open to UConn/UCH researchers who have:
- Completed research and developed (at minimum) a Proof of Concept,
- A use-inspired application with strong market potential and a path for IP protection, and
- A partnership with an established quantum-related company or startup (the proposing team cannot have an ownership stake in the partner company).
Funds can be used for:
- Supporting students to conduct experiments designed to de-risk the technology for targeted applications,
- External validation of the technology and/or its use cases with an industry and/or startup partner, and/or
- Use of in-house or external resources critical for de-risking the technology.
Applications will be reviewed by internal and external researchers familiar with quantum technologies and/or associated markets.
Important Dates (all due dates by 12 noon)
- 2/24/25 – program opens.
- 3/31/2025 Full Proposal deadline. Submissions are made via the Quest Portal
- Award Notifications are expected in May, 2025
Award details:
- The OVPR anticipates funding up to up to 4 awards of $40,000.
- Award periods will be for one year
- Awards will be funded in two equal payments. The second payment will be made six months into the award period, pending completion of milestones, submission of a report, and adherence to program guidelines.
- QuTech awards are intended to support the translation of quantum-related innovations developed within the labs / research groups of UConn/UConn Health faculty members. Funds cannot be used for
- a) continuing previous/ongoing commercialization projects,
- b) costs related to creating/operating start-up companies, or
- c) development activities that take place within startup companies.
- Awardees will be connected with commercialization experts from OVPR’s Technology Commercialization and Venture Development group. Awardees should expect to work closely with TCS to discuss progress/obstacles, undergo commercialization-related training, and to gain access to advice and resources that will enhance the project’s chances for commercial success. Awardees are required to work with TCS's IP team to protect their innovation (target: provisional patent filing 6 months to 1 year after project launch).
Submissions to this program are made via a third-party software application, SurveyMonkey Apply. The terms of use and privacy statements for this software apply to your use of it and to the information you provide in your application. Before proceeding with your submission, please review their terms and privacy statements linked below.