Texas Emerging Technology Fund

Do you have a disruptive technology innovation? Do you need funding?
We can help!
Applications for the next round of funding are due July 28th... Apply today at www.centexrcic.org

The Central Texas Regional Center of Innovation and Commercialization (CenTex RCIC) announces a call for startup funding applications for the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (www.emergingtechfund.com). Central Texas-based entrepreneurs, inventors and businesses seeking early-stage investment in new, technology-based, private entrepreneurial entities that collaborate with a Texas public or private institution of higher education may qualify and should immediately contact the CenTex RCIC at (512) 322-5677 or mholody@austinchamber.com.

The Emerging Technology Fund (ETF) seeds disruptive technologies in multiple industry sectors: biotechnology & life sciences, nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing & technology, energy, semiconductors, aerospace & defense, petroleum & chemical processes, and information & computer technology.

The applications are processed quarterly and the upcoming deadlines will be posted at www.centexrcic.org. The next application deadline is July 28, 2009 (link to application). We encourage entrepreneurs in any stage of their business to contact us today so we can provide complimentary coaching on the unique aspects of the ETF process before the application is filed.

The Texas Emerging Technology Fund is a unique financial catalyst available right now for entrepreneurs who may be having difficulties raising capital by other sources.

Texas Counties served by CenTex RCIC:

• Bastrop
• Bell
• Burnet
• Caldwell
• Coryell
• Falls
• Fayette
• Hamilton
• Hays
• Lampasas
• Lee
• Milam
• Mills
• Travis
• Williamson

For more information: www.centexrcic.org, 512.322.5677