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Submissions

Requesting award proposals from innovators with ideas for designs for occupation-based technology to help people participate more effectively or independently. Deadlines Feb. 1, June 1 and Oct. 1 each year.

Submit your proposal

Include in proposal

Description of innovator’s qualifications, including past experience, and knowledge that qualifies applicant to produce the device (please also attach a CV or resume).
   Maximum word count: 100 words, excluding CV/resume

Description of the device and its intended user group
   Maximum word count: 50 words

Describe how this device is unique to the marketplace and would enable or improve an individual’s occupational performance.
   Maximum word count: 100 words

Also include and attach to this proposal application:

  • Diagram
  • Budget to produce one prototype
  • Implementation plan: How will the product be produced, marketed and distributed?
       Maximum word count: 200 words
  • An evaluation plan (i.e. User Satisfaction Survey)

Send completed application and attachments to ot-sammonscenter@wmich.edu.