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Initiated in 1983 by the Washington State Legislature, the Washington Technology Center (WTC) works with Washington State companies and academic researchers to fund market-driven, high technology focused, industry/university research and development partnerships to create economic development opportunities and enhance technology transfer statewide.
The WTC develops and strengthens industry/university relationships through the sponsorship of applied research to meet the needs of industry in the state. The WTC matches a company's needs with resources and expertise in the state's research universities and, on a competitive basis, provides funding support for projects co-sponsored by industry. WTC headquarters are located at the University of Washington, with its research staff drawn from all state supported universities.
The WTC actively pursues applied research in five disciplines: advanced materials and manufacturing; computer systems; microelectronics; biotechnology/biomedical devices; and MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS). The WTC solicits project proposals from participating universities and industries in the state with an emphasis on commercial potential and on the active participation by a company partner.
The WTC also offers two programs for technology assistance and feasibility studies for entrepreneurs. These grant programs are designed to facilitate the university's interaction with small companies and start-ups. For more information, visit the WTC Web site at http://www.wtc.washington.edu.
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