Research grants open to N.H. companies

The New Hampshire Innovation Research Center at the University of New Hampshire is soliciting letters of intent from New Hampshire companies to conduct research at New Hampshire-based colleges and universities that leads to increased competitiveness, profitability and new jobs.

A nonbinding letter of intent on company letterhead is due Friday, Sept. 21.The grants support projects under development in the private sector. It is a competitive process, with oversight by representatives from industry, government and academic institutions. Projects vary from proof-of-concept to a substantial product or process design, officials said.

Companies are required to provide matching dollars or services and to receive additional IRC-sponsored training in SBIR/STTR grant writing in an effort to improve leverage of NHIRC dollars.

For more information, visit http://www.nhirc.unh.edu/ or call 603-862-0123.