Proof of Product (PoP) is a resource for researchers designed to provide industry perspective and critical funding to promising research projects — validating and enhancing their appeal to industry and investors.

Through PoP researchers are awarded up to $100,000 in critical funding to validate promising research; further increasing its appeal to investors and industry partners. This crucial support may be used for various activities, including customer discovery efforts, feasibility studies, prototype development and more.

Spring 2024 Schedule:
March 22, 2024 Letters of Intent due
March 22, 2024 Record of Invention / Record of Information (ROI) due
April 19, 2024 Proposals due
June 21, 2024 Awards announced
July 1, 2024 Project start date
December 31, 2024 Project end date
January 31, 2025 Project report due