1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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?

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

5. 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.)

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