Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development

During the 2007 Legislation session, the Legislature passed, and Governor Huntsman subsequently signed, House Bill 125, Centers of Excellence Amendments.

In this bill, the Legislature authorized the Governor’s Office of Economic Development Centers of Excellence program to provide direct grants to licensees and sub-licensees of technologies developed in Utah’s colleges and universities in order to facilitate the transition of these technologies into industry for the purpose of economic development. For the Centers of Excellence program, this is primarily measured in the creation of great jobs for Utah citizens.

COE Licensee Grant Proposal Form and Instructions- Deadline on or before MST 5:00pm Monday March 10, 2008

COE Licensee Grant Policies and Guidelines 2008-09 - Last Updated 3/5/08 - This document describes the various policies and guidelines of the Licensee Grant program, including details about eligibility, matching fund requirements etc. Compliance with these guidelines is required to be eligible to be considered for a grant under this program.


Matching Funds Form for University Application (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions - Last Updated 3/5/08

2007-08 COE (1st year) Centers - Grant Proposal Form

Appendix C - Authorization for access to tax records - This is a condition of the grant award and will only be used for companies which receive a grant and is used for performance tracking over time.