Research Initiative Awards $1.5 million to
Local Universities and Technology Companies
PITTSBURGH, PA (January 7, 2004) -- The Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse announced today its latest round of research funding in areas related to the use of system-on-a-chip (SoC) technology in the digital multimedia and networking markets. In total, $1.5 million will be allocated to ten projects at Pennsylvania universities and local technology firms.
"The response to our Research program continues to grow, which has made the proposal review process extremely competitive," said David Ruppersberger, president and CEO of the Digital Greenhouse. "Our goal is to continue funding projects that present the best opportunities for commercialization, and support the economic stability and job creation potential for this industry in southwestern Pennsylvania."
The awards for this round of funding were granted to Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania State University, Xactix, and Accipiter Systems. Including this round, the Digital Greenhouse has funded 74 projects totaling $12.9 million.
The Greenhouse received 37 proposals for this round, which represents one of the largest responses to date. Each proposal submitted was required to include a 25% cost share. A total of 285 proposals have been submitted to the research program since late 1999.
The research program is a key building block for the Digital Greenhouse, which seeks to fund projects that build on and extend southwestern Pennsylvania’s core technology competencies in areas of interest to its member firms. The program provides development funds, expertise, and project management to facilitate breakthroughs in advanced SoC chip designs and applications.
For more detail on the awarded projects please see the attached sidebar.
The Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse is a nonprofit organization whose members include the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a consortium of member firms, and three leading Pennsylvania Universities. To learn more about the Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse’s goals and initiatives, or about the specific member companies and partners, visit them directly athttp://www.digitalgreenhouse.com/, or call (412) 201-3423.
- Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse