For Researchers

OUR THREE-PILLAR FRAMEWORK

NCI delivers outcomes through a three-pillar framework designed to work as a pipeline: Pipeline Development (pre-award, building deal-flow and readiness), Core NCI (award execution and hands-on commercialization), and Commercial Transition (post-award services that carry projects into the market). Together, they standardize how we support universities, tighten industry linkages, and create a repeatable path from research to jobs.

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APPLYING FOR A GRANT

Grant funding helps university researchers advance breakthroughs from proof of concept to commercialization readiness.

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APPLICATION PORTAL

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OUR MODEL

NCI coordinates four regional innovation networks connecting universities, industry, and business leaders to strengthen commercialization statewide.

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FUNDING & SUPPORT

NCI’s three-pillar framework moves inventions from discovery to deployment through readiness, commercialization support, and market transition.

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PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT

Early-Stage Support for University Innovations

 

Pipeline Development

CORE PROGRAMS

Funding Breakthroughs Toward Commercialization

 

Core Programs

COMMERCIAL TRANSITION

From Validated Prototype to Revenue

 

Commercial Transition