NH Legislature Grant Competition

The New Hampshire Legislature created the NHIRC in 1991 to increase collaboration, technology development and innovation between New Hampshire businesses & universities. Businesses propose projects in collaboration with researchers, typically at Dartmouth or the University of New Hampshire. Companies then match their project awards to fund the research which often leads to new production methods, new products and new companies.

Request for Proposals

January 6, 2012 solicitation

Project Period: May 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013

The NHIRC is seeking proposals for partnership projects between New Hampshire companies and academic institutions. The NHIRC’s mission is to foster innovation in companies so they may be more competitive by developing new products or processes. Applications are particularly encouraged in the following areas: Biomedical/Biotechnology; Engineering; Information Technology; Life Science; Materials Science; Manufacturing, excluding clinical studies.

Key Deadlines:

Letter of Intent (required)	January 27, 2012
Final Proposals	March 23, 2012