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Microfabrication Laboratory Access Program

News: First Award
Stratos Genomics awarded access grant for DNA sequencing technology
  
 
Info Sessions and Lab Tours
Attend a free opportunity to tour the lab and ask technical questions.
  
RSVP to:
Keith Ritala
206-616-1381
 
Info Session/Tour Dates:
Thu. Sep. 23, 1-2 p.m.
Fri. Oct. 15, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
 
Location:
Univ. of Wash. Campus
4000 Mason Road
Fluke Hall, Bowen Room
Seattle, WA 98195
Directions
 
The Microfabrication Laboratory Access Program provides eligible small companies in Washington with short-term, no-cost access to sophisticated and expensive microfabrication equipment critical to advancing specific research and development.
 
Lab access proposals that Washington Technology Center selects for awards will need to show clear potential for economic impact and a well-defined work plan.
 
As the program is focused on companies who have an immediate need for laboratory facilities, lab access projects are limited to a maximum of three consecutive months of no-cost Microfabrication Laboratory use.
 
For a description of the Microfabrication Laboratory's equipment and process capabilities visit www.watechcenter.org/lab.
 
Application Process
 
Step 1:
Review the program description including eligibility, requirements and proposal instructions.

Step 2:
 

Step 3:
Review the Facility Use Agreement [.pdf] (Required)

Step 4:
Speak with the lab access Proposal Contact Keith Ritala kritala@watechcenter.org (Recommended)

Step 5:
Develop and submit a proposal (Required)
Program Description [.pdf] [.doc]

 
At-A-Glance
  
 
Microfabrication Laboratory Access Program
Maximum Award
Three consecutive months of no-cost Microfabrication Laboratory access for up to two company users (a $12,300 value).
Eligible Applicants
Any company having research, engineering, or manufacturing facilities within Washington state.
Company Size (employees)
< 100
Project Duration
Three months.
Cash or In-Kind Match
None required.
Application Fee
$250
Proposal Deadline
Open; Proposals may be submitted to Washington Technology Center at any time.
Award Notification
Two to four weeks from receipt of proposal.
 
Types of Projects & Areas of Interest
 
WTC will accept proposals from companies in any technical area or industry that can utilize the lab. Lab access projects should focus on a limited type of technical need. Types of projects include but are not limited to: proof of concept, prototyping, testing, process development, and small-scale production. The lab access program is designed to fulfill very specific needs through use of the WTC lab equipment and/or process support.
 
For More Information
 
Proposal and Technical Contact:
Keith Ritala, Business Development Manager
206-616-1381