Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Program for Advanced Computing

Established in 2012, the MTRAC Program was designed to accelerate the transfer of new technologies from Michigan’s universities into the commercial market through licenses or startups. In 2016, the program expanded statewide to support translational research across Michigan. This expansion further demonstrated the state’s commitment to entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth by providing a clear path to accelerate the commercialization of new technologies. The program is supported by five Innovation Hubs across key technology sectors, which assist projects from higher education institutions, hospital systems, and nonprofit research centers throughout the state.

 

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Michigan’s renowned research institutions are pivotal in driving the state’s economic growth and diversification. They play a crucial role in fostering entrepreneurship and collaborating to advance translational research, technology transfer, and industry engagement. Through the 21st Century Jobs Fund program, the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) supports entrepreneurship and innovation projects. Under Section 88(o) of the MSF Act, the MSF is tasked with creating and managing a program to accelerate technology transfer from Michigan’s higher education institutions to the private sector for the commercialization of competitive-edge technologies.

The MTRAC Innovation Hub for Advanced Computing will be awarded to a host organization that meets all the qualifications. The designation term can be for up to six years. It is expected that initial funding of not more than $425,000 will be appropriated to the Innovation Hub for Advanced Computing. There will be the possibility of annual options that allocate additional funds during the active period of the hub’s designation. This is at the sole discretion of the MSF Board.

Timeline

  • December 16, 2024: Application release
  • January 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.: Questions from potential applicants are due via email to [email protected]. Please note: The MEDC/MSF will not respond to questions that are not received by the above date and time. In addition, questions that are phoned, faxed or sent through regular mail will not be accepted.
  • January 20, 2025, by close of business: Responses to all qualifying questions will be posted on this webpage.
  • January 27, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.: Electronic versions of your applications due to the MEDC/MSF via email to [email protected]. Proposals will not be accepted via U.S. Mail or any other delivery method, except for the above mentioned established email address.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Questions regarding the application should be sent to: [email protected].

Application Details

Click here to download and view the full details of the application. Your can also View MTRAC Statewide Program Guidelines here.