The information below is from the 2018 request for proposals. Please see the opportunity website for updated information.
NOTE: The most recent due date we are aware of was March 2, 2018. Please check link below to TDG funding opportunities for information regarding current programs.
Technology Development Group is partnering with Bow Capital and Osage University Partners to launch a campus-wide computer science competition with funding also provided by the Henry Samueli School of Engineering & Applied Science (HSSEAS) and the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI).
The mission of this program is to assist the further development of early-stage software created at UCLA to the point of startup company formation. First and second place winners will receive investments to support commercialization activities that would not be supported by basic research grants.
First Place Winner will receive $75,000
Second Place Winner will receive $50,000
The award will be converted into equity upon company formation through a SAFE agreement. This is an opportunity to receive venture capital investment, which additionally provides business expertise and connections to further accelerate projects to market. In addition, winners will be offered Startup in a Box service provider support and a joint press release.
The competition will consist of an online application with finalists invited to pitch to a panel of judges in front of an audience.
The most recent due date we are aware of was March 2, 2018. Please check link below to TDG funding opportunities for information regarding current programs.
Award Amount and Details
For the program with the March 2, 2018 deadline, the award details were as follows:
First Place Winner will receive $75,000
Second Place Winner will receive $50,000
The award will be converted into equity upon company formation through a SAFE agreement. This is an opportunity to receive venture capital investment, which additionally provides business expertise and connections to further accelerate projects to market. In addition, winners will be offered Startup in a Box service provider support and a joint press release.
Deadlines and Date Information
The most recent due date we are aware of was March 2, 2018. Please check link above to TDG funding opportunities for information regarding current programs.
Eligibility Information
The lead member of the team must be affiliated with UCLA. Team members may be faculty, staff, graduate, and undergraduate students.
In order to accept the award, the team must assign all intellectual property to UCLA.
