What is NCIC?

The National Center for Industrial Competitiveness (NCIC) is a not for profit corporation whose mission is to promote economic growth in Ohio and the Great Lakes Region.

At NCIC, we:

• enhance industrial competitiveness of existing commercial enterprises:
• assist defense dependent companies commercialize; and
• help launch new technology based companies

Financial, technical and management support is provided to companies in the areas of:

• advanced materials, structures, and processes
• manufacturing technologies, machinery, and equipment
• information networks, software: and data systems

What Should a Proposal Contain?

NCIC's proposal evaluation relies on a well developed Business Plan, Proposals must:

• describe the concept and the proposed business effort;
• explain what will be done, who will do it, and why it is needed;
• how and when it will benefit the submitter and the submitter's customers;
• how, when and where it will contribute to the economic development of the region; and
• how the proposed effort creates or retains skill-based jobs.

Submitters should provide a clear description of how the proposed effort will be implemented. Use of existing documents, such as a Business Plan, is encouraged.

How Are Proposals Evaluated?

The NCIC staff, assisted by subject matter experts, evaluates proposals against these criteria:

• is the proposal consistent with NCIC's mission?
• will the business create or retain skill based, high quality jobs?
• does the proposal provide a realistic pay back within 24 months or less?
• does the proposal provide a satisfactory financial, managerial and technical capability?
• does the project represent a low to moderate risk considering the proposer's risk reduction plans?
• does the proposed NCIC funding leverage other sources of funding?
• will the proposed project advance dual use technology and/or provide for the commercialization of defense technology?

How Does Someone Apply?

The proposer's letter, signed confidentiality agreement and indemnity form must attach a check for a processing fee of $500 which is refundable for unsuccessful proposals. This fee is necessary to help defray the costs for developing contracts.

Award Decisions

Organizations receiving financial support will be requested to review and sign a standard funding agreement, modified as necessary to reflect the details of each specific proposal.

Proposal Submission

Proposals may be submitted at any time to:

• NCIC 3155 Research Boulevard Suite 203 Dayton, Ohio 45420 PHONE: (937) 253-1777

Or visit the NCIC Homepage

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