WiSys manages several research and development grant programs. Look below for a summary of the five grant programs we currently offer. Click on the links for more detailed information on the specific funding opportunities.

ARG & ARG-WiTAG

• Funding for Applied Research in the UW System
• ARG funding provided for one year, up to $50,000. ARG-WiTAG funding available up to three years and $150,000
• Final proposals due yearly in January

Prototype Development Funding

• Financial assistance to advance the commercial potential of technologies developed through the UW System
• Up to $15,000 available for prototype development
• Proposals evaluated in the current calendar quarter

Reassignment Time Grant

• Reassignment from teaching a course or for summer salary support for extramural grant application development
• Funding level is $3,500; extramural funding opportunity must be greater than $50,000
• Applications accepted throughout fiscal year, or until funds are depleted

WiSCAP

• Born out of C.O.R.E. Jobs Act passed by Wisconsin Legislature
• Limited to faculty researchers working in conjunction with small Wisconsin businesses
• Applications accepted throughout fiscal year, or until funds are depleted

WisMEF

• Newest WiSys grant program, leveraging unique skills and resources available at Wisconsin clinical institutions to develop cutting-edge medical technologies
• Applications accepted from all areas relating to fostering medical technology development
• No submission timeframe, applications always welcome

WiTAG

• Funding available for applied research when Intellectual Property is assigned to WiSys, maximum three years of support
• Funding varies greatly depending on project scope
• No submission timeframe, applications always welcome