Application Video Dos and Don'ts

2025 ROUND 1 APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS MONDAY, JANUARY 20

Clearly describe:
1. the not-for-profit organization;
2. the industry partner(s);
3. the fit between the aforementioned organizations (why are you working together?); and
4. the technology/product being developed, what stage of development it is in, and what will this grant do in terms of this development.
Do enunciate, and check the audio quality. Make sure that viewers can clearly understand what is being said.
Make sure that the video does not exceed 10 minutes. Anything in excess of 10 minutes will not be scored.
Watch the video after uploading. Make sure that it works as intended (no blackouts, no skipped audio, etc.)
We recommend the use of close captioning to add clarity. Make sure to review the close captions for accuracy.
When applicable, if possible, do show the workspace/ lab, and the product/technology in action.
Use plenty of visual aid to add clarity and comprehensibility.
You may use presentation slides, but the video is not meant to be a slide presentation.
The video can be freely edited as the team sees fit.
Do aim for a high-quality video, but keep in mind that a low-production video will suffice. We are looking for content, not format.
The use of animation is acceptable.
It is acceptable to use background music for added interest, but make sure that the music is not distracting, tiresome, or too loud compared to the volume of the voices in the video.

Do not include any proprietary information in the video.
This is not meant to be a big production. We are looking for content, not format. It is not necessary to do a professional video and paying someone to shoot and/or edit the video does not increase the probability of receiving an award.
This is not meant to be an investor pitch.

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January 17, 2025. Please check back to this site for any updates.