The Pittsburgh Green Building Alliance will award Product Innovation Grants to projects that seek to develop and introduce green building products to the marketplace.

Initial proposal ideas are due by August 27.

Eligible projects may address key product development challenges, engineering or design challenges, show a significant degree of innovation, and/or identify a clear path to commercialization. Proposals must include collaboration between private sector companies and university researchers / teams.

Applicants may request up to $100,000 in funding and Green Building Alliance will award up to $750,000 in grants. Green Building Alliance's Product Innovation Grants are financed in part by a grant from the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority.

Direct questions to the Green Building Alliance's Research Manager at 412-431-0709 or research@gbapgh.org .

For full program details, the Request for Proposals, and information on Applicant Workshops, please visit the Green Building Alliance Innovation Grant webpage.

8/3/2007