• Homogeneous DNA Analysis, U. Developing a simple and inexpensive method for genotyping DNA samples from patients or disease organisms right in a doctor's office.

• Interactive Ray-Tracing and Photo-Realistic Visualization, U. Producing a commercial form of two programs that can process 3-D graphics based on large data sets found in computer-aided design, film animation and scientific models, which existing GPUs cannot handle.

• Magnetic Sensor and Actuator Materials, U. Working to commercialize a novel magnetostrictive alloy exhibiting a large physical effect in response to small magnetic fields, which may find use in applications from antilock brakes to nanomachining and ultrasonic devices.

• Microarray Technology, U. Developing a microarray platform for the molecular diagnostics and research markets with improved sensitivity, specificity and throughput.

• Modified Activated Carbons Technology, U. Developing improved products for gas and water treatment, as well as metal recovery or removal, based on modifications to granular activated carbon.

• Nanosize Inorganic Material Powders, U. Commercializing a cost-effective process (molecular decomposition) for the manufacturing of nanosize powders, the building blocks for myriad nanotechnology applications, as well as nanostructured ceramic membranes and other devices.

• Therapeutic Biomaterials, U. Developing applications of biopolymers and hydrogels for clinical use in wound repair, prevention of surgical adhesions and extending the life of donated organs.

• Titanium Boride Surface Hardening, U. Commercializing harder, longer-lived components and devices — ranging from armor to bearings and orthopedic implants — for the military, biomedical and industrial markets.

• Acoustic Cooling Technology, U., assigned a business team. Developing novel miniature acoustic power conversion devices without moving parts for energy recovery from waste heat.

• Advanced Imaging LADAR, Utah State University. Commercializing land-based and airborne high-resolution, laser-based 3-D color-imaging platforms for both military and civilian use.

• Advanced Satellite Manufacturing, USU. Leveraging the capabilities of Utah's Space Dynamics Laboratory to develop and commercialize a low-cost, modular small satellite platform for commercial, research and military missions.

• High-Speed Information Processing, USU. Designing fast algorithms for application-specific integrated circuits, which have value in most military and compact consumer electronic devices.