THE CENTER FOR RESEARCH INNOVATION
FUNDING YOUR RESEARCH
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY FUNDING FOR TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
CRI is dedicated to funding and growing next generation university-affiliated technologies. The CRI is your hub for funding opportunities from within the university, through partnerships, and from government entities.
Spark Fund
The Spark Fund targets early stage ventures and technologies; awarding up to $250k investment per opportunity.
Other Resources
I-CORPS
Transform your research into real-world impact. NSF I-Corps at Northeastern offers hands-on training, expert mentorship, and funding opportunities to help you validate your technology’s market potential and build a path to commercialization.
ENTR 4505, “Entrepreneurial Growth Strategy for Technology Ventures”
Student teams in this class create business plans, financial projections and inventor packages for early stage ventures. Inventors who would like assistance from a team should contact Professor Kevin Scanlon.
NUCEE ALPHA PROGRAM
The NUCEE Alpha Program is
For Northeastern or other technologies. Applicants must form a company and can be pre-business plan.
Government Funding
SBIR
This grant is for small businesses with promising commercial technologies. There are eleven participating government agencies
Funding:
Phase I – Up to $150,000
Phase II – Up to $1,000,000
STTR
Small business must partner with a research institution, which is awarded at least 30% of the total grant.
Funding:
Phase I – Up to $225,000
Phase II – Up to $750,000