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MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGY TRI-CORRIDOR FUND
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FISCAL YEAR 2005
COMPETITION
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGY TRI-CORRIDOR FUND
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FISCAL YEAR 2005
COMPETITION
Briefing SessionOctober 26, 2004
4:00 - 5:30 pmSouth Lecture Hall Med Sci
II
Briefing SessionOctober 26, 2004
4:00 - 5:30 pmSouth Lecture Hall Med Sci
II
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Funding Categories Category I (basic research fund): For
basic research in health-related areas with eventual application to life sciences industry and product development. Eligible applicants include Michigan
universities and nonprofit research institutes.
Should enhance the research capacity and activity of the state to attract or develop companies, researchers, or students to Michigan.
Preference given to multi-institution, multi-disciplinary research centers.
Funding Categories Category I (basic research fund): For
basic research in health-related areas with eventual application to life sciences industry and product development. Eligible applicants include Michigan
universities and nonprofit research institutes.
Should enhance the research capacity and activity of the state to attract or develop companies, researchers, or students to Michigan.
Preference given to multi-institution, multi-disciplinary research centers.
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Funding Categories (cont’d) Category II (applied research fund):
To fund collaborative translational research, testing, or develop of emerging discoveries in life sciences. Eligible applicants include
universities, nonprofit research institutes, and private research facilities.
Funding Categories (cont’d) Category II (applied research fund):
To fund collaborative translational research, testing, or develop of emerging discoveries in life sciences. Eligible applicants include
universities, nonprofit research institutes, and private research facilities.
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Funding Categories (cont’d) Category III (commercialization
development fund): To fund collaborative translational research, testing, or develop of emerging discoveries in life sciences. Category III A (commercialization
services): Provides funding for specific business services to the entrepreneurial community involved in life sciences commercialization.
Eligible applicants include universities and businesses.
Aimed at supporting unique business growth, attraction, and develop services that are specific to the life sciences sector.
Funding Categories (cont’d) Category III (commercialization
development fund): To fund collaborative translational research, testing, or develop of emerging discoveries in life sciences. Category III A (commercialization
services): Provides funding for specific business services to the entrepreneurial community involved in life sciences commercialization.
Eligible applicants include universities and businesses.
Aimed at supporting unique business growth, attraction, and develop services that are specific to the life sciences sector.
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Funding Categories (cont’d) Category III B (commercialization
investment program): Provides funding to companies positioned to commercialize products or services in the life sciences area.
Eligible applicants are companies only.
Funds to provide a competitive advantage for Michigan companies by providing an investment that aims to catalyze market penetration efforts and progress toward long-term sustainable growth.
Funding Categories (cont’d) Category III B (commercialization
investment program): Provides funding to companies positioned to commercialize products or services in the life sciences area.
Eligible applicants are companies only.
Funds to provide a competitive advantage for Michigan companies by providing an investment that aims to catalyze market penetration efforts and progress toward long-term sustainable growth.
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Program Timeline Program Timeline
Nov. 17, 2004 Pre-proposal submission due date
Nov. 29, 2004 - Jan. 21, 2005
Independent peer-review of pre-proposals
Feb. 3, 2005 Invitation to full proposal
Mar. 9, 2005 Full proposal submission due date
Mar. 18 - Jun. 3, 2005 Independent mail review of full proposals including the interview process and final report submitted to MEDC
Jun. 3, 2005 Final funding recommendations received
Jun. 14, 2005 Steering Committee meeting (award decisions)
Jun. 15 - Sep. 15, 2005 Contract negotiations
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP Eligibility As a “nonprofit research institution in Michigan”
or as a “private research facility in Michigan,” the PI for the project must be a full-time employee of an organization whose core activity is research and/or development. The principal site for the project is MI, and the facility must be owned by the applicant or by a project collaborator.
As a “Michigan-based for-profit company,” the PI must be a full-time employee of a for-profit company who will be located primarily for the duration of the project at the principal site at which the project will be conducted. The company must have a major share of business activity in Michigan. Majority of economic benefits must accrue within MI.
Eligibility As a “nonprofit research institution in Michigan”
or as a “private research facility in Michigan,” the PI for the project must be a full-time employee of an organization whose core activity is research and/or development. The principal site for the project is MI, and the facility must be owned by the applicant or by a project collaborator.
As a “Michigan-based for-profit company,” the PI must be a full-time employee of a for-profit company who will be located primarily for the duration of the project at the principal site at which the project will be conducted. The company must have a major share of business activity in Michigan. Majority of economic benefits must accrue within MI.
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Eligibility (cont’d) Previous years’ MLSC or MTTC fund
awardees are eligible but must provide a detailed update of their program accomplishments to date in the new application
If additional funds for the same project are sought applicant must demonstrate significant progress on project
Eligibility is determined at the time of award, i.e., can apply from out-of-state if plan to move to MI at time of award.
Eligibility (cont’d) Previous years’ MLSC or MTTC fund
awardees are eligible but must provide a detailed update of their program accomplishments to date in the new application
If additional funds for the same project are sought applicant must demonstrate significant progress on project
Eligibility is determined at the time of award, i.e., can apply from out-of-state if plan to move to MI at time of award.
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Collaboration Category I (basic research fund),
Category III (commercialization development fund): Collaboration is highly encouraged.
Category II (applied research fund): Must include high-value collaboration between the eligible applicant and the collaborating entity.
Must document prior or planned genuine productive collaboration such as: commitment of resources (e.g., time, money, facilities, equipment, intellectual property) or performance of specific aims.
Collaboration Category I (basic research fund),
Category III (commercialization development fund): Collaboration is highly encouraged.
Category II (applied research fund): Must include high-value collaboration between the eligible applicant and the collaborating entity.
Must document prior or planned genuine productive collaboration such as: commitment of resources (e.g., time, money, facilities, equipment, intellectual property) or performance of specific aims.
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Qualifying Research Fields Qualifying life sciences fields include
pharmaceuticals, medical devices, instrumentation, diagnostics, biotechnology, and research and ancillary services.
Proposals may employ various biological models and organisms.
Proposals can have cross-over applications to advanced automotive and homeland security sectors including sensors and measurement devices, biosensing, antitoxins, food and water safety and security, and surveillance/detection.
Qualifying Research Fields Qualifying life sciences fields include
pharmaceuticals, medical devices, instrumentation, diagnostics, biotechnology, and research and ancillary services.
Proposals may employ various biological models and organisms.
Proposals can have cross-over applications to advanced automotive and homeland security sectors including sensors and measurement devices, biosensing, antitoxins, food and water safety and security, and surveillance/detection.
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Qualifying Research Fields (cont’d) May include technology such as
microsystems, MEMs, nanotechnology, and information technology.
MAY NOT include proposals for education, training of personnel, curriculum development, or projects that address health care delivery, public health, epidemiology, natural resources management, agriculture, or ecology.
Qualifying Research Fields (cont’d) May include technology such as
microsystems, MEMs, nanotechnology, and information technology.
MAY NOT include proposals for education, training of personnel, curriculum development, or projects that address health care delivery, public health, epidemiology, natural resources management, agriculture, or ecology.
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Organizational Contributions/Match Each of the participating organizations
must provide a specific contribution to the project. For example: use of personnel, space,
facilities; indirect cost sharing. Each proposal must include a cash
match For non-profits any source can provide
the cash match For profits must supply a cash match
from a qualified investor• III A proposal must get some of the cash
from the recipients of the services they provide
Organizational Contributions/Match Each of the participating organizations
must provide a specific contribution to the project. For example: use of personnel, space,
facilities; indirect cost sharing. Each proposal must include a cash
match For non-profits any source can provide
the cash match For profits must supply a cash match
from a qualified investor• III A proposal must get some of the cash
from the recipients of the services they provide
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Review Process Phase I: Pre-proposal submission and
competitive review by independent peer review agency.
Phase II: Selected pre-proposal applicants will be invited to submit full proposals which will undergo competitive peer review.
Phase III: Selected full proposal applicants will be invited for an interview conducted by the independent peer-review agency (expert peer panel).
Final funding decisions to be made by the Steering Committee based upon the Phase III competition.
Review Process Phase I: Pre-proposal submission and
competitive review by independent peer review agency.
Phase II: Selected pre-proposal applicants will be invited to submit full proposals which will undergo competitive peer review.
Phase III: Selected full proposal applicants will be invited for an interview conducted by the independent peer-review agency (expert peer panel).
Final funding decisions to be made by the Steering Committee based upon the Phase III competition.
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Award Type and Terms of Award $26.5 million available for the MTTC
competition. No specific funding request limitations. Funding for up to three years. Grant awards available to applicants from
Michigan universities and Michigan not-for-profit research institutes.
Awards given to for-profit organizations will be in the form of a loan or an equity investment.
Indirect cost rate: 20% (excluding equipment, patient care cost, consultant/consortium cost, subcontracts, building alternations and renovations.)
Award Type and Terms of Award $26.5 million available for the MTTC
competition. No specific funding request limitations. Funding for up to three years. Grant awards available to applicants from
Michigan universities and Michigan not-for-profit research institutes.
Awards given to for-profit organizations will be in the form of a loan or an equity investment.
Indirect cost rate: 20% (excluding equipment, patient care cost, consultant/consortium cost, subcontracts, building alternations and renovations.)
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Pre-Proposal Submission Pre-proposal application system can
be accessed at: http://medc.michigan.org/TTC
Application includes ten steps: Project information Project director information Budget information Applicant organization information Authorized representative information Executive summary (250 word limit) Comments Key Personnel for applicant organization Collaborating organization(s) information Submission of PDF file (Pre-proposal and
biographical sketches)
Pre-Proposal Submission Pre-proposal application system can
be accessed at: http://medc.michigan.org/TTC
Application includes ten steps: Project information Project director information Budget information Applicant organization information Authorized representative information Executive summary (250 word limit) Comments Key Personnel for applicant organization Collaborating organization(s) information Submission of PDF file (Pre-proposal and
biographical sketches)
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Basic Research Fund Proposal Review Criteria and WeightingBasic Research Fund Proposal Review Criteria and Weighting
Criterion WeightingScientific and technical quality of proposed research
20%
Feasibility of proposed work with time/funds available
15%
Economic impact on Michigan 15%
Team qualifications/quality of collaborative efforts/expertise of collaborative team and organizational commitments
20%
Quality of project match and potential of project to leverage additional resources
20%
Quality of intellectual property plan 10%
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Applied Research Fund Proposal Review Criteria and WeightingApplied Research Fund Proposal Review Criteria and Weighting
Criterion WeightingResearch concept quality, application focus, and commercial contribution
20%
Articulation of path to market, market potential, and quality of marketing plan
30%
Economic impact on Michigan 15%
Team qualifications/quality of collaborative efforts/expertise of collaborative team
10%
Quality of project match and potential of project to leverage resources
15%
Quality of intellectual property plan 10%
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Commercialization Services Program Review Criteria and Weighting
Commercialization Services Program Review Criteria and Weighting
Criterion Weighting
Quality, uniqueness, and importance of commercialization service
30%
Organizational expertise and available resources
20%
Implementation and administrative plan
20%
Leveraging/matching funds 15%
Identification of future uses/users/fee structure and intellectual property plans (where applicable)
15%
MTTC FUND RFPMTTC FUND RFP
Commercialization Investment Proposal Review Criteria and Weighting
Commercialization Investment Proposal Review Criteria and Weighting
Criterion WeightingQuality and importance of commercialization opportunity
20%
Commercialization feasibility with available time/funds/facilities/resources
15%
Market analysis/competitiveness of proposed commercialization opportunity
15%
Economic impact on Michigan 15%
Management team experience and expertise
20%
Leverage/matching funds 10%
Quality of intellectual property plan 5%
Things to Remember When Submitting Pre-
Proposals:
Things to Remember When Submitting Pre-
Proposals: Online submissions only No PAF required but send copy
of submission to Anna Schork or Elaine Brock at DRDA
No change in subject matter is allowed from pre-proposal to full proposal
Science limited to 250 word Executive Summary
Criteria by category apply to pre-proposals and full proposals
Online submissions only No PAF required but send copy
of submission to Anna Schork or Elaine Brock at DRDA
No change in subject matter is allowed from pre-proposal to full proposal
Science limited to 250 word Executive Summary
Criteria by category apply to pre-proposals and full proposals
Things to Remember About Pre-Proposals
(cont’d):
Things to Remember About Pre-Proposals
(cont’d): 2 page Biosketches required on Form MTTC-01 (include patents and licenses)
Budget required Applicant Organization is “The
Regents of the University of Michigan”
Authorized Rep is “ Elaine L. Brock”
DUNS # 0731331571 Cash Match required for all
proposals
2 page Biosketches required on Form MTTC-01 (include patents and licenses)
Budget required Applicant Organization is “The
Regents of the University of Michigan”
Authorized Rep is “ Elaine L. Brock”
DUNS # 0731331571 Cash Match required for all
proposals
Things to Remember About Full Proposals
Generally:
Things to Remember About Full Proposals
Generally: On-line submission only. The system slows as more submitters are on it. Don’t wait till 4:55 on March 9th.
Follow the outline exactly. Project Plan limited to 20 pages. No
appendix material accepted. Request letters of
commitment/support via online system, i.e., you submit name to MEDC system. MEDC requests letter. Letter is submitted to MEDC online by proposal deadline.
On-line submission only. The system slows as more submitters are on it. Don’t wait till 4:55 on March 9th.
Follow the outline exactly. Project Plan limited to 20 pages. No
appendix material accepted. Request letters of
commitment/support via online system, i.e., you submit name to MEDC system. MEDC requests letter. Letter is submitted to MEDC online by proposal deadline.
Things to Remember About
Full Proposals (cont’d):
Things to Remember About
Full Proposals (cont’d):• Separate forms for Total (01),
MTTC funds requested (02), and Matching funds (03)
• Budget forms are self-calculating. Matching funds are subtracted from total costs so apparently you should not try to quantify in-kind contributions.
• Budget justifications have no page limits so could include in-kind contributions there and/or under personnel and facilities sections.
• Separate forms for Total (01), MTTC funds requested (02), and Matching funds (03)
• Budget forms are self-calculating. Matching funds are subtracted from total costs so apparently you should not try to quantify in-kind contributions.
• Budget justifications have no page limits so could include in-kind contributions there and/or under personnel and facilities sections.
Things to Remember About
Full Proposals (cont’d):
Things to Remember About
Full Proposals (cont’d): Collaborators must fill out 04 budget form if they are getting MTTC $$ and 05 form if they are not.
For-profit companies must secure a cash match from a qualified investor.
Need separate forms for each year of the project for each collaborator
These forms have had some weird glitches in the past so start working on them well in advance of deadline
Collaborators must fill out 04 budget form if they are getting MTTC $$ and 05 form if they are not.
For-profit companies must secure a cash match from a qualified investor.
Need separate forms for each year of the project for each collaborator
These forms have had some weird glitches in the past so start working on them well in advance of deadline
Things to Remember About Full Proposals
(cont’d):
Things to Remember About Full Proposals
(cont’d): All proposals require an Intellectual Property Plan or and explanation of why there are no IP issues involved in the project.
The IP Plan must be specifically developed for the project, i.e., can’t use the templates from previous years.
Contact your DRDA PR or OTT Licensing Rep for help. Start this part early!
All proposals require an Intellectual Property Plan or and explanation of why there are no IP issues involved in the project.
The IP Plan must be specifically developed for the project, i.e., can’t use the templates from previous years.
Contact your DRDA PR or OTT Licensing Rep for help. Start this part early!
Things to Remember About Full Proposals
(cont’d):
Things to Remember About Full Proposals
(cont’d): All proposals require
disclosure of significant financial interests by applicant organization and each collaborating organization: Salary and other payment for
services Equity interests Intellectual property rights,
royalties Other contractual arrangements
All proposals require disclosure of significant financial interests by applicant organization and each collaborating organization: Salary and other payment for
services Equity interests Intellectual property rights,
royalties Other contractual arrangements
Things to Remember About Full Proposals
Category I:
Things to Remember About Full Proposals
Category I: Science gets only 20% of the
consideration. Quality of the team also is
20%. Commercial partners preferred.
Showing ability to match or leverage other funding is essential. Each participant must show contribution of specific new resources.
Science gets only 20% of the consideration.
Quality of the team also is 20%. Commercial partners preferred.
Showing ability to match or leverage other funding is essential. Each participant must show contribution of specific new resources.
Things to Remember About Full Proposals
Category II:
Things to Remember About Full Proposals
Category II: Focus on translating research findings to commercial applications.
Collaboration is required - at least 2 institutions or organizations. Commercial partners preferred.
Each participant must show contribution of specific new resources.
Focus on translating research findings to commercial applications.
Collaboration is required - at least 2 institutions or organizations. Commercial partners preferred.
Each participant must show contribution of specific new resources.
Things to Remember About Full Proposals
Category III A:
Things to Remember About Full Proposals
Category III A: Focus on building a commercialization support system. Preference for proposals that offer unique, specialized services to the MTTC business community.
Match or fee for service structure required.
Describe how service will be self-supporting after MTTC funding.
Focus on building a commercialization support system. Preference for proposals that offer unique, specialized services to the MTTC business community.
Match or fee for service structure required.
Describe how service will be self-supporting after MTTC funding.
Things to Remember About Full Proposals
Category III B:
Things to Remember About Full Proposals
Category III B: UM is not eligible to apply
directly but can participate on companies’ proposals.
Focus on commercialization of a product.
Awards in the form of loans or equity investments.
10 page proposal plus 20 page business plan required.
UM is not eligible to apply directly but can participate on companies’ proposals.
Focus on commercialization of a product.
Awards in the form of loans or equity investments.
10 page proposal plus 20 page business plan required.
To Get Help With:To Get Help With:
RFP Details: DRDA will establish an email list and
provide updates, tips, advice. Email to [email protected] to get on or off list. We’ll start with MLSCF Awardees list. Please check UM Directory to see if you’re on it before messaging Pat.
MTTC will have a FAQ site and help desk. DRDA -
Anna Schork, [email protected], 935-1356Elaine Brock, [email protected], 763-7188Pat Roe, [email protected], 936-1289
RFP Details: DRDA will establish an email list and
provide updates, tips, advice. Email to [email protected] to get on or off list. We’ll start with MLSCF Awardees list. Please check UM Directory to see if you’re on it before messaging Pat.
MTTC will have a FAQ site and help desk. DRDA -
Anna Schork, [email protected], 935-1356Elaine Brock, [email protected], 763-7188Pat Roe, [email protected], 936-1289
To Get Help With:To Get Help With: COI Disclosures:
DRDA - Anna Schork, [email protected], 935-1356Elaine Brock, [email protected], 763-7188
Med School - Valerie Rup, [email protected], 936-1971
Outside the Med School - Judy Nowack, [email protected], 763-1289 Lynn Cook, [email protected], 647-7768
COI Disclosures: DRDA -
Anna Schork, [email protected], 935-1356Elaine Brock, [email protected], 763-7188
Med School - Valerie Rup, [email protected], 936-1971
Outside the Med School - Judy Nowack, [email protected], 763-1289 Lynn Cook, [email protected], 647-7768
To Get Help With:To Get Help With:
IP Plans: DRDA -
Anna Schork, [email protected], 936-1356,
Elaine Brock, [email protected], 763-7188,
Tom Zdeba, [email protected] , 936-1292
OTT - Robin Rasor, [email protected], 615-8433
IP Plans: DRDA -
Anna Schork, [email protected], 936-1356,
Elaine Brock, [email protected], 763-7188,
Tom Zdeba, [email protected] , 936-1292
OTT - Robin Rasor, [email protected], 615-8433