FY2010 Ohio Third Frontier Advanced Materials Program (OTFAMP) and FY 2010 Ohio Third Frontier Sensors Program (OTFSP) Bidder's Conference

The Ohio Department of Development has recently issued the FY2010 Ohio Third Frontier Advanced Materials Program (OTFAMP) and FY 2010 Ohio Third Frontier Sensors Program (OTFSP) Requests for Proposals (RFP).  The OTFAMP and OTFSP RFP and application and budget forms are available on the internet here.  

The FY 2010 OTF Advanced Materials Program offers grants to support research and development that addresses the technical and cost barriers to commercialization in Ohio of advanced materials products with preference to polymer and carbon nano-materials, liquid crystals, and bio-based materials.  Development anticipates awarding up to $10 million in grants through the FY2010 OTFAMP.

The FY 2010 OTF Sensors Program offers grants to support research and development that addresses the technical and cost barriers to commercialization in Ohio of sensors components and systems supporting key Ohio industries.  Development anticipates awarding up to $10 million in grants through the FY2010 OTFSP.

A Bidder’s Conference will be held regarding this RFP on Oct 22nd. Attendance is encouraged, but is not mandatory. The conference will include a presentation by Development covering the intent and purpose of this RFP, the requirements of this RFP, and the evaluation process that will be used to determine awardees. Prospective Lead Applicants may submit written questions regarding this RFP to Development staff at the Bidder’s Conference. Answers to such questions will be provided at the Bidder’s Conference and posted on the OTF website.

Key dates for the Program are:

October 22, 2009 – A single Bidder’s Conference for prospective respondents to the OTFAMP and OTFSP RFP. No Registration is required for this event

November 4, 2009 – Letters of Intent (LOI) to file a full proposal are due by 2:00 p.m. ET. 

Note:   OTFAMP LOIs must be sent to OTFAMP2010@development.ohio.gov, with the subject line “2010 OTFAMP LOI”. 

Note:   OTFSP LOIs must be sent to OTFSP2010@development.ohio.gov, with the subject line “2010 OTFSP LOI”.

December 7, 2009 – Full proposals are due to Development by no later than 2:00 p.m.