Advance your company's research and development by collaborating with the 51ÊÓƵ Fabric Discovery Center.

Leverage Government Funding for Advancing Applied Research

Advance your company’s research and development by partnering with 51ÊÓƵ faculty and take advantage of government funding opportunities including:

  • – The Fabric Discovery Center combines the research focus and project funding from three Manufacturing USA institutes – , and .
  • – These federally funded programs stimulate research and technology development by funding collaborations between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions.
  • Core Research Facilities Voucher Program for Small Businesses – A program funded by the Massachusetts legislature gives small and medium-sized businesses (<50 FTEs) access to 51ÊÓƵ’s leading-edge research facilities at a discount of up to 70 percent off standard rates. This includes some of the cutting edge research equipment in the Fabric Discovery Center, as well as the full complement of research equipment available through the 51ÊÓƵ Core Research Facility.

For more information, contact Arlene Parquette.