{"id":50,"date":"2016-10-12T20:02:06","date_gmt":"2016-10-12T20:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ufluidix.com\/circlesecond\/circlewp\/?page_id=50"},"modified":"2020-06-16T08:41:16","modified_gmt":"2020-06-16T12:41:16","slug":"prototyping-grant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ufluidix.com\/circle\/prototyping-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"The Prototyping Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”3%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_color=”#8496ff” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”mountains”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_highlighted_text highlight_color=”#ffe100″ style=”half_text”]\n

Overview<\/em><\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text]\n

What is The Prototyping Grant?<\/h3>\n

Prototyping is needed early on during the product development cycle to demonstrate the proof of concept, or a bit later for early validation studies. Prototyping of micro-electro-mechanical systems, in general, and microfluidic devices, in particular, could be too costly for individual inventors or early stage startups. Eligible microfluidics inventors or startups are encouraged to apply to this competitive program. The winners would receive free prototyping services from uFluidix<\/a> for one year up to a maximum defined with no strings attached.<\/p>\n

What does uFluidix offer?<\/h3>\n

The winners of The Prototyping Grant will obtain free design and fabrication services from uFluidix for the development of their microfluidic prototypes. For more information about uFluidix\u2019s capabilities, please refer to a complete range of services on the website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The dollar value of offered services for each winner is USD\u00a050,000. \u00a0This reward cannot be transferred, converted into cash or sold.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Intellectual Property: Who owns it?<\/h3>\n

All IP generated with the help of this Grant for the winners of the competition would fully belong to them.<\/p>\n

Confidentiality<\/h3>\n

We encourage the applicants to sign a mutual non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with uFluidix during the\u00a0application process if you are disclosing any confidential information.<\/p>\n

Terms and Conditions<\/h3>\n

The Prototyping Grant is a no strings attached award that is given to up to two winners. uFluidix will not ask for any licensing or equity share from the winners of the competition. A contract that includes Terms and Conditions will be signed with the winners prior to the start of collaboration.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”8816″ alignment=”center” animation=”Grow In” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%” margin_bottom=”3%”][nectar_highlighted_text highlight_color=”#ffe100″ style=”half_text”]\n

Admission Information<\/em><\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text]\n

Who can apply for The Prototyping Grant?<\/h3>\n

The program is open to companies as well as individuals who have a novel product with a microfluidic component in it. We encourage applications from everyone who aspires to encourage the development of the microfluidics field. In addition, it is the perfect opportunity for developing countries to participate in this program, showcase their product, and receive professional help with the microfluidic part of it.<\/p>\n

This competition is open\u00a0to residents of all countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

We invite previous grant applicants to reapply. Please include the project update to reflect your recent achievements in this year application to increase your chances to win.<\/p>\n

No companies will be given preference over individuals and vice versa. All applicants will be judged on the basis of novelty, aptitude,\u00a0and potential as demonstrated through their application.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Eligibility criteria<\/h3>\n

In order to apply for The Prototyping Grant, you must meet the requirements listed below:<\/p>\n

Product<\/h4>\n