University-wide competitive internal grant program administered by Syracuse University Libraries. Provides proof-of-concept funding to move student research and entrepreneurial projects from ideation to commercialization. Supports prototype development, market validation, and early commercialization milestones.

Funded by a gift from Raj-Ann Rekhi Gill '98 (Board of Trustees member, operating partner at Silicon Valley Quad): $50,000 per academic year over five years ($250K total). Individual grants up to $5,000 per award. Two cycles per year (fall/spring). Recipients required to participate in an annual Demo Day.