IEEE IN 2030 CHALLENGE SEED GRANT SEEKS NEXT BIG IDEA . PROPOSALS SELECTION CRITERIA FOR FUNDING Here are some criteria that will increase the likelihood of being selected: * Quality, innovation and creativity balanced by the project's likelihood of success * Merit of the proposal to meet a clearly defined need of engineers and technology professionals working in industry * Has a plan for successful completion of the project that is clear and realistic * Project is scalable and broad enough to make an impact on the larger IEEE organization * The application includes a plan to effectively measure success * Project Leader has expertise to conduct project KEY DATES FOR 2015 Deliverables Call for Proposals- Open Due Dates Now Call for Proposals- Closed 1 p.m. EDT (17:00 GMT), 15 September 2015 Notifications for accepted and declined submissions sent IEEE Day 2015 6 October 2015 WHAT IS A SEED GRANT? Seed grant funding is used for smaller scale initiative projects or pilot programs that are innovative and may entail more risk. These projects may include a proof of concept in preparation for subsequent full-scale implementation. Funding is limited to grants that require US$40,000 or less and take 12 months or less to complete. Funds may not be used to pay salaries or to purchase capital equipment. IEEE New Initiative Committee will fund two (2) or more seed grant proposals that are submitted in response to this call for proposals. WHO CAN SUBMIT? Seed grant proposals in response to IEEE in 2030 Challenge may be submitted by one or more IEEE members or organizational units, individually or in cooperation with an IEEE staff group. WHEN TO SUBMIT The due date for proposals submitted in response to this call is no later than 1:00 p.m. EDT on the due date. To download IEEE Seed Grant Proposal Application visit: http://www.ieee.org/documents/ieee_seed_grant_proposal_form_2015.doc Please send submissions to the New Initiatives Committee (NIC) by e-mail at newinitiatives@ieee.org. Note: Include "IEEE in 2030 Challenge Submission" in the subject line of the e-mail for easy identification. For questions or inquiries please contact John Keaton at j.c.keaton@ieee.org 15-CA-412 15-CA-4126/15 6/15 CALL FOR IEEE is always looking for ways to better serve the needs of engineers and technology professionals working in industry. That's why we created the IEEE in 2030 Challenge. This "seed grant" program is designed to encourage and support innovative, creative, and potentially disruptive approaches to serving engineers and technology professionals working in industry. IEEE New Initiatives Committee is currently accepting proposals for short-term (completed in 12 months or less) projects - the deadline is 15 September 2015. Have a great idea that directly addresses the strategic needs of IEEE? Submit your proposalhttp://www.ieee.org/documents/ieee_seed_grant_proposal_form_2015.doc