Funding Resources
Matching Grant Research Program
The Matching Grant Research Program, a collaboration between the Florida High Tech Corriodor and the University of South Florida, can provide up to $150,000 in matching grant funds for collaborative research projects between local industry partners and USF researchers, including Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funded projects. Corridor funding is used to expand the project's scope of work and support student involvement in cutting-edge research endeavors.
Please review the Program Guidelines for detailed information about the program.
Participation in the Matching Grants Research Program has become increasingly competitive. The program prioritizes funding for projects that:
- Generate new intellectual property or technology
- Develop and commercialize existing USF technology
- Leverage federally funding through the SBIR/STTR or other programs
- Align with USF’s strategic areas of focus
- Align with the Corridor’s key industry clusters
- Engage new participants in the program (industry and faculty)
- Encourage research across colleges and/or across Corridor Universities
- Provide a tangible impact for the industry partner in terms of revenue, sales, workforce expansion, etc.
- Provide high-level, hands-on research experiences for our students and fellows
By focusing on these priorities, the program supports high-impact research benefiting local industry, the university, and our region.
If Corridor funds are awarded, a sponsored research agreement must be executed within three months of the Corridor award letter to ensure the availability of Corridor funds. The industry sponsor and PI must work directly with USF Sponsored Research and appropriate College staff to finalize and execute a research agreement.