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<h1 id="logo">Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovative Initiative</h1>
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<section>
<h2 class="major2">2022 F3 Collaborative R&D Challenge</h2>
<div>
<ul>
<li><b>Challenge:</b> Collaborative proposals for research projects that
explicitly articulate how they would spur innovation in ag-tech-food
engineering and science.
</li>
<li><b>Total Funds Available:</b> $600,000</li>
<li><b>Individual Awards Possible:</b> <a href="#funds">Match
Funds</a> for existing projects up
to $15k -or- <a href="#funds">Seed Funds</a> for new collaborations up
to $75k.</li>
<li><b>Proposal Submission Deadline: </b>4/18/2022 11:59 PDT</li>
<li><b>See full Solicitation below or download </b><a type="application/pdf"
href="pdfs/F3 Grant Challenge 2022 Solicitation 20220224 r0.pdf"
target="_blank">here</a>
</li>
</ul>
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<u><b>Overview:</b></u>
<p>The objective of Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation Initiative (or F3) is to
leverage the Fresno-Merced region’s industry concentration and expertise to
develop a world-class, Climate-Smart Food and Ag Tech Engineering Cluster that
develops advanced, sustainable food production and food manufacturing focused on
cross-disciplinary engineering capabilities. To help achieve this aim, the F3
Collaborative R&D Challenge will provide matching funds and seed funds to
affiliated research teams. As an F3 activity, the F3 Collaborative R&D Challenge
will serve as a catalyst for the ag-food-tech cluster aspirations of F3 through
collaboration between CSU Fresno, UC Merced, and UC ANR.</p>
F3's focus is on the food systems value chain with market opportunities described in
the graphic below:
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<img src="images\programs\f3_image.png">
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<p>The F3 Challenge Grant Program will support collaborative research and
development initiatives, enhance cooperation among institutions, and facilitate
innovation in ag-food-tech. In the interest of expanding and enhancing
collaborative R&D among academics, industry partners, and community stakeholders
in sustainable solutions to pressing food system challenges, F3 encourages
proposals for early-stage research projects that support <b>climate-smart food
systems</b> in the following areas:</p>
<ul class="seed-grant">
<li>
Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Digital Mapping and Data for
Decision-making
</li>
<li>
Automation, Cyberphysical Systems, Robotics, and Mechatronics
</li>
<li>
Food-Energy-Water Systems (e.g., biomass, agrivoltaics, vertical farming)
</li>
<li>
Internet-of-Things, Edge Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, and Image
Processing
</li>
<li>
Advanced Materials, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Twins
</li>
<li>
Water Information and Accounting (e.g., precision irrigation, groundwater
recharge)
</li>
<li>“Technology Stack” Systems Integration </li>
<li>Small Farmer Tech Solutions</li>
<li>Climate Resilience and Regenerative Agriculture </li>
</ul>
<p><b>The F3 Challenge will seek collaborative proposals for research projects that
explicitly articulate how they would spur innovation in ag-food-tech.</b>
</p>
<p>The F3 Challenge will also encourage co-developed research and practice projects
that are formed in partnership with industry partners as well as local
stakeholders. Successful proposals will define their linkages to F3 and will
complement F3 thrusts: </p>
<ul class="seed-grant">
<li>
Climate Smart Food Systems
</li>
<li>
<a type="application/pdf"
href="pdfs/F3 Grant Challenge Inclusive Innovation Resource.pdf"
target="_blank">Inclusive Innovation</a>
</li>
<li>
Workforce Development
</li>
<li>
Industry Partnerships
</li>
</ul>
<p>
Evidence that the applicant can leverage the proposed research into additional
funding, either through sponsored research and/or start-up entrepreneurial
activity, will be viewed favorably. Early career faculty are encouraged to
apply.
</p>
<p><b>Total funds available for 2022: $600,000; Project Awards: $10,000 - $75,000.
</b></p>
<p id="funds">
<u>There are two types of awards:</u>
<p style="margin-left: 2em;font-weight: bold;">Match Funds
</p>
<ul style="margin-left: 3em;">
<li>
–Up to $15,000 awards are available to augment existing
projects in the key F3 Challenge areas.
</li>
<li>
–Existing projects can be newly funded and used as match, or can be
used as continuation “top off” funds. They cannot be used as match for
potentially funded projects.
</li>
<li>
–These funds will be for work at one or more F3 partner institutions,
but must include at least one community partner (industry or stakeholder).
</li>
</ul>
</p>
<p style="margin-left: 2em;font-weight: bold;">Seed Funds
</p>
<ul style="margin-left: 3em;">
<li>
–Up to $75,000 awards are available to seed new collaborations
involving two or more institutions (CSU Fresno, UC Merced, UC ANR) and
include at least one community partner (industry or stakeholder).
</li>
<li>
–Funds must reside at two or more institutions.
</li>
</ul>
</p>
<p>
All funds must be spent by December 31, 2022. No-cost extensions will not be
granted. All public presentations, publications, and disseminated data emanating
from these funds will acknowledge the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation
Initiative. Recipients will present findings at the F3 supported California Ag
Robotics Forum to be held in Fresno, October 18-20, 2022.
</p>
<u><b>Timeline:</b></u>
<table class="default">
<tr>
<td>
2/24/22
</td>
<td>
Solicitation for 2022 F3 Collaborative R&D Challenge Grant proposals
announced.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4/18/22, 11:59:59 PDT</td>
<td>Submission Deadline for proposals submission </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5/6/22</td>
<td>Final judging and selection of awards </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5/6/22 - 5/31/22</td>
<td>Disbursement of funds</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10/18/22</td>
<td>Participation in Forum (mandatory)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2/28/23</td>
<td>Close out </td>
</tr>
</table>
<p>
<b><u>Requirements:</u></b>
<br>
<div style="margin-left: 2em;">
<b>Match Funds</b>
<p>Proposed project must be an existing project for which funding has been
secured,
with funding in place or to be expended during the project period for the
proposed F3 Challenge Match Fund award. While the F3 project can be a
collaboration among investigators outside the F3 consortium, it can also be
a
single-investigator project but in collaboration with community partner
(e.g.,
industry or stakeholder). Funds are intended to benefit existing activities
as
non-federal match, or continuation through augmentation. Funds will not be
disbursed to any non-F3 entity. F3 Challenge Match Fund projects must
address F3
R&D priorities.</p>
<br>
<b>Seed Funds</b>
<p>A proposed project must be a collaboration among investigators on at least
two F3
institutions, and at least one community partner (e.g., industry or
stakeholder). Funds will not be disbursed to any non-F3 entity.
Collaborations
between investigators can be existing, though new and novel collaborations
are
encouraged. Proposals focused on interdisciplinary approaches, or
cross-cutting
themes, are also encouraged. F3 Challenge Seed Fund projects must address F3
R&D
priorities. </p>
</div>
<b><u>Limitations</u></b>
<p style="margin-left: 2em;">
<i>F3 Challenge</i> Grant Funding may not be used for additional faculty salary
during academic term, but could be used for one course buyout; Up to one month
of
summer salary for a PI may be included in the project budget if justified. Funds
shall not be used to cover non-resident tuition. Investigators may participate
in no
more than two <i>F3 Challenge</i>Grant proposals and serve as lead researcher on
no
more than one. Indirect cost recovery is not allowed.
</p>
<b><u>Online Submission:</u></b><br>
<p>F3 will create an online submission portal, to include the following: </p>
<ul class="seed-grant">
<li>Project Title</li>
<li>Abstract (250 words, text field, written for a non-expert reviewer) </li>
<li>Primary R&D Area </li>
<li>Match or Seed program </li>
<li>PI name, campus, home department </li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/biosketch.jsp" target="_blank">
Two-page, NSF -style biographical sketch (CV) for PI in PDF format</a>
</li>
<li>Co-investigator information (space for two co-investigators; not required)
</li>
<li>Community Partner(s) </li>
<li>Proposal description (3 pages, 12-point font, PDF format) </li>
<li><a target=_blank
href="pdfs/2022 F3 Challenge Grant Budget Template.xlsx">Budget
form (Excel format)</a></li>
<li>Ability to attend the California Ag Robotics Forum (yes/no) </li>
</ul>
<p>Proposal contents</p>
<ul class="seed-grant">
<li>Title and Investigator(s) </li>
<li>A description of the work to be undertaken </li>
<li>A description of the R&D context this research will contribute to </li>
<li>An assessment of the project’s intellectual merit, innovation, and potential
for
broad-scale impact in helping achieve aims of F3 </li>
<li>Plans for requesting large-scale funding from government agencies,
industries,
or private foundations and/or entrepreneurial activity to follow </li>
<li>An outreach plan for project outcomes and a data management plan </li>
<li>Evidence of collaboration with other investigators and/or community partners
</li>
<li>Impact to improving the region’s vibrant and inclusive economy </li>
</ul>
<p><b><u>Budget Form</u></b></p>
<p>Completed Budget Form (Excel) and upload at the end of this application form with
detail and justification on salary, benefits, tuitions, materials, travel, etc.
as needed.</p>
<p><u><b>Evaluation Criteria:</b></u></p>
<i>F3 Challenge</i> Grant Funding proposals will be evaluated by F3 administrators
according to the following criteria:
<ol class="seed-grant">
<li>The scientific and technical merits, novelty, and rigor of the proposal.
</li>
<li>Contribution to the F3 Collaborative R&D mission. That is, the likelihood
that
the project will have a tangible and positive impact on ag-food-tech
innovation
and climate-smart food systems, and that it will lead to significant
societal or
scientific results. </li>
<li>Demonstrated industrial application or commercialization potential. </li>
<li>Evidence of collaboration among researchers and community partners. </li>
<li>Evidence of “<a type="application/pdf"
href="pdfs/F3 Grant Challenge Inclusive Innovation Resource.pdf"
target="_blank">Inclusive Innovation</a>.”</li>
<li>Inclusion of pre-tenured faculty is encouraged but not required. </li>
<li>Inclusion of underrepresented faculty and students is encouraged but not
required. </li>
</ol>
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