Background
Oklahoma created the EDGE Fund as a public source dedicated to funding the development and commercialization of applied research. This is the first solicitation seeking projects that may be funded and is issued by the EDGE Policy Board under the authority of statute (Title 62 O.S. Supp.2007 §47, §52). The EDGE Policy Board’s mission is to make investments in Oklahoma’s knowledge infrastructure to bolster the State’s long-term economic growth. Technology-based research and development, commercialization and entrepreneurial successes historically attract capital, create more high-paying jobs, expand and diversify the State’s economy, and provide greater prosperity for generations of future Oklahomans.
Point of Contact
Paul G. Risser, Executive Director, EDGE Policy Board
E-mail: EDGE@okedge.org
Website: www.okedge.org
Telephone: 405-319-8288
Fax: 405-319-8290
To obtain these guidelines and more information about the proposal submission process, please visit: www.okedge.org. All submissions should be made electronically to: EDGE@okedge.org.
Timeline
May 12, 2008: Request for Pre-Proposals Issued
June 20, 2008 at 5:00 PM CST: Deadline for submission of Pre-Proposals
July 9, 2008: Policy Board selects Proposal applicants
September 15, 2008 at 5:00 PM CST: Deadline for submission of Full Proposals
November 10, 2008: Announcement of Full Proposal(s) selected as recipient(s) of EDGE funds