Idaho NASA EPSCoR Proposal in Response to NASA EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Development (NNH15ZHA001C)

Central objectives of the proposal Idaho NASA EPSCoR is dedicated to increasing Idaho’s competitive research capabilities in areas aligned with NASA’s missions in aeronautics, science, human exploration and operations, and space technology. The Idaho NASA EPSCoR program has supported collaborative research efforts between Idaho researchers and partners in NASA and industry for over a decade. The goals of Idaho NASA EPSCoR are: • Goal 1: Promote the development of research expertise and infrastructure that will allow Idaho researchers to compete nationally in areas of strategic interest to NASA while helping to retain qualified young scientists and engineers in Idaho • Goal 2: Develop partnerships with NASA and industry that enable Idaho’s researchers and students to contribute to NASA’s missions through innovative research opportunities • Goal 3: Support research in areas that will enhance economic development in Idaho • Goal 4: Support research important to maintaining and protecting the ecology and environment of Idaho Methods/techniques proposed to accomplish the proposal objectives Through the proposed work, the Idaho NASA EPSCoR will execute a portfolio of competitive projects to enhance Idaho’s research capabilities in areas of interest to NASA. The majority of funds will support competitive research initiation grants and collaboration grants. In addition to the competitive grants, Idaho NASA EPSCoR will initiate a new strategic planning activity to develop a 5 to 10 year plan for Idaho’s aerospace-related research infrastructure. This new activity will analyze both the supply and demand for Idaho’s research assets to determine long-term priorities. All of the proposed activities align with Idaho NASA EPSCoR’s strategic goals, priorities, and strategies. Perceived significance of proposed work Idaho NASA EPSCoR’s programs are designed to increase development and use of aerospace and STEM workforce and infrastructure through competitive opportunities and partnerships with Idaho institutions of higher education, state and federal agencies, and other STEM-focused organizations.

This is a mature technology (TRL 7+) — the realistic path in is usually NASA's Technology Transfer Program: licensing an existing NASA patent, or a Space Act Agreement to use NASA facilities/expertise directly. NASA also runs a startup licensing program with no upfront fee for companies formed to commercialize a specific NASA technology.

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