Launch solicits applications in the form of a Request for Applications (RFA). Once RFAs are reviewed, those selected will be asked to submit a full application. Deadlines for submission are as follows:

                                           Date Available                   Due Date

RFA, Pre-Application         October 24, 2011                December 22, 2011

Application                        January 11, 2012                 February 20, 2012

All awards are subject to availability of funds and any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by Launch.

Process

1. Applicants need to complete and submit the Pre-Application Form electronically to info@arrowheadcenter.org.  Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2011. Upon receipt, applicants will receive an email confirmation.

2. Launch will review the submitted Pre-Applications and recommend full applicants. All applicants will be notified in writing about the status of their Pre-Application. Launch staff will inform applicants who submitted successful Pre-Applications.

3. Full applicants will be asked to submit a complete application and present their projects to a Selection Committee which will choose awardees.

For more information regarding the application process, please read the RFA.

Who Can Apply?

Launch seeks to fund inventors who are driven to commercialize their ideas. Launch targets companies that are creating cutting-edge technologies.

Once a project is selected, Launch staff will coordinate efforts to provide advisory services to accelerate a commercialization plan, including technical and business assistance.