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Application deadline is January 11, 2026@ 11:59 PM ET, with project start date of March 2, 2026.

Application process & details available here!

The William and Rhea Seath Awards (WRSAs) have been made possible thanks to the generosity of Faculty of Engineering alumnus, the late Mr. William Seath (B.Eng. 1952). These awards support 海角社区 Faculty of Engineering tenure-track professors and their graduate students by enabling them to accelerate their technology that is reported as an invention but needs further validation prior to commercialization.

Up to two equal awards of $25,000 for projects up to 12 months is given as part of this annual competition. They are reviewed by the 海角社区 Engine Director and awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering based on the recommendation of a committee composed of faculty, industry and alumni members. Recipients use the grant to further develop their technologies in conjunction with their commercialization plan. Examples of eligible support activities: development, testing, prototype construction, personnel costs (stipends, salaries & benefits).

Program Objectives

1. Validate early stage technologies
2. Advance the invention's聽
3. Accelerate the technology鈥檚 commercialization and development plan - achieve product-market fit faster
4. Further develop the research to strengthen eligibility for additional funding
5. Research team works closely with the assigned Ronald Chwang Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, gaining from their experience, knowledge, and industry connections