indirect costs). Joint ventures must consist of at least two separately-owned for-profit companies, both of which are substantially involved in the R&D and both contributing towards the matching fund requirement. The joint venture may include additional companies, independent research organizations, universities, and/or governmental laboratories (other than NIST) which may or may not contribute funds (other than Federal funds) to the project and perform research and development activities. The joint venture need not be a legally constituted entity but can consist of companies who simply agree to collaborate on the R&D and divide tasks. ATP funding may not be used to fund product development or be used to fund existing or planned research programs that would otherwise be conducted in the same period. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: U.S. businesses and U.S. joint research and development ventures. Foreign-owned businesses are eligible for funding, provided they meet the requirements of Public Law 102-245, Sec. 201(c)(6-7). A university, governmental entity, or non-profit independent research organization can participate as a member of a joint venture that includes at least two separately owned for-profit companies, both of which are substantially involved in the R&D and both contributing towards the matching-fund requirement. Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. businesses and U.S. joint research 339
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