UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — An additional virtual information session for the 2026 cycle of the Penn State Commercialization GAP Fund will take place on Sept. 19 to give interested faculty researchers another opportunity to learn about the program and application process.
The session will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, via Zoom. Registration details can be found on the GAP Fund webpage.
The GAP Fund provides up to $75,000 in direct costs for one year to help move promising research innovations closer to commercialization. The program supports projects that bridge the gap between proof-of-concept research and market readiness by funding activities such as prototype development, technology validation and market assessments.
The deadline to submit a letter of intent is Sept. 29, with full proposals due Nov. 30. Awards will be announced in April 2026, and funding will begin in July 2026.
“The GAP Fund continues to play a critical role in helping our faculty translate research into real-world impact,” said Andrew Read, senior vice president for research at Penn State. “By supporting projects at a pivotal stage of development, we’re giving our innovators the resources they need to take bold ideas from the lab to the marketplace, where they can drive economic growth and improve lives.”
For more information about eligibility, proposal requirements and deadlines, visit the Commercialization GAP Fund webpage or contact the Penn State Office of Technology Transfer at GAPFund@psu.edu or 814-865-6277.