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

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.