MIPS provides funding, matched by participating companies, for university-based research projects that help the companies develop new products. The program is administered at the flagship campus at the University of Maryland, College Park. MIPS connects the resources of the Maryland public universities to businesses from all parts of Maryland.With MIPS matching funds, companies can leverage the facilities, resources and expertise within Maryland's public universities to create new products and opportunities. Deadline to apply is October 15th.