At a glance
Ohio Third Frontier Technology Validation & Start-Up Fund is a Ohio state competitive grant from Ohio Third Frontier Commission (OTF) providing up to $150,000 for validating and licensing technologies from ohio research institutions. Eligible applicants are ohio universities, colleges and nonprofit research institutions (phase 1); ohio startups licensing institutional technology (phase 2). The application deadline is August 27, 2026. Apply via development.ohio.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $150K
- Deadline
- Aug 27, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
TVSF Phase 1 funds Ohio institutions to validate commercially promising technologies; Phase 2 funds startups that license those technologies to reach market milestones. The program bridges the gap between lab results and license-ready IP, with two review rounds annually.
Who can apply
Ohio universities, colleges and nonprofit research institutions (Phase 1); Ohio startups licensing institutional technology (Phase 2).
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the Ohio Third Frontier Commission online portal. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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