Our members are the driving force behind CARFS innovation. Any company, federal research facility, or government-owned contractor-operated laboratory may become a member.
Members
- Contribute fees pooled to fund competitive research
- Request proposals from University sites for industry-driven projects
- Vote to choose projects and assign funding
- Apply cutting-edge research & IP to product development
- Gain access to talent
- Realize increased ROI from leveraged research funds
Universities
- Submit proposals on topics chosen by Members
- Conduct research on funded projects
- Publish reports, findings, and results
- Gain insight into industry needs
- Build new, sustainable funding paths
- Train and place students in relevant research positions
NSF and NIJ
- Outline program structure
- Provide funds for overhead and administrative costs
- Grow U.S. innovation capacity via partnerships among industry, academe, and government
- Stretch public funds further
- Mentor students for work in government
Membership Types
- $50,000 annual fee
- One (1) vote for project funding
- Royalty-free IP access
- Access to shared research products
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Questions about becoming a CARFS Member? Fill out this form and download our Introductory Letter. We look forward to hearing from you!
Current Industrial Advisory Board Members
Thank you for your ongoing support!
