Introduction to NSF Accelerating Research Translation ART Program

This webinar transcript provides an overview of the Accelerating Research Translation (ART) Program 2025, an initiative by the Technology Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) Directorate at the National Science Foundation (NSF). The program aims to bolster technology translation and innovation across academic institutions nationwide, with a focus on capacity building, education, and research translation activities. The ART program is structured around five tracks (ACT, GROW, Resource, Education and Training, and CART) targeting different levels of research translation readiness, from institutions with low research activity to those with established technology transfer ecosystems. The speakers emphasize the importance of broad institutional involvement, highlight the program's responsiveness to recent legislation, and encourage applications from a diverse range of institutions and individuals interested in advancing technology commercialization and economic development. They also seek reviewers with expertise in technology transfer, entrepreneurship, and related fields to evaluate proposals.