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Proposals are now being sought for WTC’s Spring 2003 Research and Technology Development (RTD) Program.

March 3, 2003 /

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Bear Paw Development Corporation is a private non-profit organization created for the purpose of administering programs to help improve regional economic conditions in Hill, Blaine, Liberty, Chouteau and Phillips Counties and the Fort Belknap and Rocky Boy's Indian Reservations.

The RTD program supports partnership projects between
Washington companies and university researchers to conduct R&D that benefits
the company.

Washington Technology Center is initiating a two-phase RTD program. Phase I projects are 9 months long
and successful completion is required before applying for a Phase II project.
Phase I awards are up to $40,000; Phase II awards are up to $100,000.

If you have a potential project or need assistance finding the right research
partner, contact Laura Dorsey at WTC now: 206-685-4809, [email protected].

What’s new for 2003:

— 2-phase program

— 9-month Phase I projects

— Increased focus on management team qualifications

— Application fee

— Company size 250 or fewer

Important dates:

Notices of intent due: March 14, 2003

Proposals due: May 1, 2003

Award notification: June 19, 2003

Projects begin: July 1, 2003

Visit our website:
http://www.watechcenter.org/rfp for more information and to download the RFP.