University of Houston Technology Gap Fund Pre-Proposal Template (Insert Proposal Title here) Principal Investigator Name: ____________________ Requested Budget (max $50k): _______ UHID: ___________ Patent App/Issued Number (If Applicable): ______________________ IP Status: __ PPA __ PCT __ Issued patent __ Copyright __ Returned Tech Licensed?: ___ Yes ___ No

Description of the Technology Brief description of your technology in layperson terms Do you currently have funding for this research? If so, please list here. Describe the development stage of the technology. Use the technology readiness level (TRL) method as described in the supplemental document and classify your technology to a specific TRL.

Product Features and Competition What is the problem that the product/technology solves? List competitor products/technologies and the advantages your technology has over current solutions?

Customer Discovery What companies have you spoken to? Which showed interest? Company & Title of Person Spoken To Feedback on Your Solution

Commercialization Experience & Future Plans Describe your experience with commercialization of technology, such as grant writing (STTR/SBIR), previous company work, or licensing of previous technology? What do you think will be the most suitable path to commercialize your technology after completion of the GAP fund award? (license to existing company, create start-up, etc.)

Project Plan High Level Summary Summarize the project here. (25 to 50 words max) Milestones Timeframe (up to 12 months)