1. FY 2010 Ohio Third Frontier Funding Opportunities

2. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Background Ohio Third Frontier impacted by State budget conditions FY2010 Program Plan focus is on maintaining consistency and significance of program –Seek shorter term impacts given economic conditions –Take advantage of lessons learned from previous investments –Recognize emerging technology clusters –Build longer “runways” for technology start-up companies

3. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Overall Funds Available $133,500,000

4. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities RFP materials released on web site: www.thirdfrontier.comwww.thirdfrontier.com Letters of Intent required Bidders conference held Email submission of questions, online FAQ response Independent external evaluators Third Frontier Commission approval State Controlling Board final approval General Process* * All information and guidance required to submit a successful proposal can be obtained directly from the Ohio Department of Development

5. FY 2010 Technology/Industry Focus Areas Advanced/Alternative Energy Biomedical Advanced Materials Instruments-Controls-Electronics Advanced Propulsion

6. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Research & Commercialization Programs Wright Projects R & D Center Attraction (New)

7. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Research Commercialization Programs Wright Projects Total Funds Available- $21 million ($18 million capital) RFP OpenRFP CloseReview PeriodAward Date SeptemberDecemberJanuary-AprilMay Schedule EligibilityAward AmountCost Share Collaborators State Supported University or Non-profit $1- 3 million Up to 25% project award in operating funds ($500 K max) 1:1At least 1 Ohio-based for profit

8. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Research Commercialization Programs R & D Center Attraction Non-profit R&D Center Award State supported university, or other non-profit research organization having a joint use agreement with a state supported university, seeking a competitive R&D center award with a minimum value to Ohio of $5 million Award must come with a research “center” designation by the funder Center must be in one of the targeted OTF technology focus areas Center must have applied research as a part of its mission The source of the center award may be public or private OTF funding must influence the competitive process of the sponsor Center must be new to Ohio, not a renewal or recompetition of an existing Center

9. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Research Commercialization Programs R & D Center Attraction Industry R&D Center Private company looking to locate new-to-Ohio R&D center activity in partnership with a state supported university, or other non-profit research organization having a joint use agreement with a state supported university Center must represent a significant company investment to capitalize and operate the facility Center must be in one of the targeted OTF technology focus areas Company must demonstrate that OTF funds would be influential in its location decision An R&D Center Attraction grant may be packaged with other business incentives

10. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Research Commercialization Programs R & D Center Attraction Total Funds Available- $25 million (capital funds only) RFP OpenRFP CloseReview PeriodAward Date JulyContinuous Quarterly Schedule EligibilityAward AmountCost Share Collaborators State Supported University or Non-profit Typical - 15% of award or investment up to $5 million N/ACenter Sponsor

11. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Entrepreneurial Programs ESP Success / Pre-Seed Follow-on Funds (Modified)

12. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Entrepreneurial Programs ESP Success/Pre-seed Follow-on Funds Total Funds Available- $11 million RFP OpenRFP CloseReview PeriodAward Date OctoberDecemberJanuary-MarchMarch Schedule EligibilityAward AmountCost Share Collaborators ESP organizations and pre-seed funds that have received OTF funds previously Up to $2 million1:1N/A

13. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Cluster Development Programs Fuel Cell Program Photovoltaic Program (New) Advanced Energy Program Medical Imaging Program (New) Biomedical Program (New) Advanced Materials Program (New) Sensors Program (New) Targeted Industry Attraction Grants

14. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Cluster-specific Programs: Focused investment in areas of identified strength Promote the growth of the supply chain in defined cluster Funds for projects to overcome technical hurdles and reduce cost of components and systems for near to market opportunities 1:1 cost share While a typical award will be up to $1 million (non-capital), consideration of larger awards will be given for exceptional opportunities Projects that have a need for facilities and equipment located at a state supported university or non-profit having a joint use agreement with a state supported university may request capital funds for that purpose above the $1 million (non-capital) Out-of state companies committing to establish a principal place of business in Ohio may apply

15. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Cluster Development Programs Fuel Cell Program Total Funds Available- $10 million ($2 million capital) RFP OpenRFP CloseReview PeriodAward Date JulyOctoberOct - DecDecember Schedule EligibilityAward AmountCost Share Collaborators Ohio-based organization Up to $1 million1:1At least one Ohio- based organization

16. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Cluster Development Programs RFP OpenRFP CloseReview PeriodAward Date JulyOctoberOct - DecDecember Photovoltaics Program Total Funds Available- $10 million ($2 million capital) Schedule EligibilityAward AmountCost Share Collaborators Ohio-based organization Up to $1 million1:1At least one Ohio- based organization

17. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Cluster Development Programs Advanced Energy Program Total Funds Available- $7 million ($2 million capital) Focus open with preference for wind, biomass and energy storage RFP OpenRFP CloseReview PeriodAward Date JulyOctoberOct - DecDecember Schedule EligibilityAward AmountCost Share Collaborators Ohio-based organization Up to $1 million1:1At least one Ohio- based organization

18. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Cluster Development Programs Medical Imaging Program Total Funds Available- $10 million ($2 million capital) RFP OpenRFP CloseReview PeriodAward Date DecemberMarchMarch-MayMay Schedule EligibilityAward AmountCost Share Collaborators Ohio-based organization Up to $1 million1:1At least one Ohio- based organization

19. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Cluster Development Programs Biomedical Program Total Funds Available- $7 million ($2 million capital) Focus open with preference for cardiovascular, regenerative medicine and orthopedics RFP OpenRFP CloseReview PeriodAward Date DecemberMarchMarch-MayMay Schedule EligibilityAward AmountCost Share Collaborators Ohio-based organization Up to $1 million1:1At least one Ohio- based organization

20. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Cluster Development Programs Advanced Materials Total Funds Available- $10 million ($2 million capital) Focus open with preference for Polymer & Carbon Nano-materials, Liquid Crystals, Bio-based Materials RFP OpenRFP CloseReview PeriodAward Date OctoberDecemberDec - MarchMarch Schedule EligibilityAward AmountCost Share Collaborators Ohio-based organization Up to $1 million1:1At least one Ohio- based organization

21. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Cluster Development Programs Sensors Total Funds Available- $10 million ($2 million capital) Focus open with preference for applications within Ohio’s key industry verticals RFP OpenRFP CloseReview PeriodAward Date OctoberDecemberDec - MarchMarch Schedule EligibilityAward AmountCost Share Collaborators Ohio-based organization Up to $1 million1:1At least one Ohio- based organization

22. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Cluster Development Programs Targeted Industry Attraction (TIA) Grants Total Funds Available- $3 million RFP OpenRFP CloseReview PeriodAward Date JulyContinuous Quarterly Schedule Funds allow Ohio Department of Development to pursue attraction opportunities in priority technology/industry clusters. TIA funds provided along with other business incentives

23. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Human Capital Programs Third Frontier Internship

24. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Human Capital Programs Third Frontier Internship Total Funds Available- $1.5 million  Up to $3,000 awarded directly to companies  Support for STEM students at undergraduate and graduate level  Application for businesses and students at www.thirdfrontierintern.ohio.gov

25. FY 2010 Funding Opportunities Q & A