Now Open: 2027 Ignition Awards

Applications are now open for the 2027 Ignition Awards. Faculty are invited to submit pre-proposals by November 13 for funding and advisory support to help move promising innovations toward real-world products and services.

The Ignition Awards support technical and business milestones—from demonstrating proof of concept and developing prototypes to assessing markets and potential commercial applications.

See What’s Possible

The 2026 Ignition Award winners are developing innovations with the potential to reduce knee pain, extend the lives of cancer patients, and propel underwater robots. Meet the winners and explore their innovations.

Interested in Applying?

Join an information session on October 7 at 3 pm to learn more about the program. Pre-proposals are due on November 13.