CRG Wins Ohio 3rd Frontier Research
Commercialization Grant

CRG was one of six Ohio companies awarded a commercialization grant through the Third Frontier Project’s Ohio Research Commercialization Grant Program (ORCGP). The grants are to assist in the commercialization of high-tech products. CRG was awarded $350,000 to scale up production of cyanate ester shape memory polymers to meet the needs of its largest commercial customer. Target markets for shape memory polymers include medical, composite manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, tooling and recreation industries.

"This program recognizes the contributions that small technology companies play in advancing innovation," said Lt. Governor Lee Fisher who also serves as Director of the Ohio Department of Development and the Chair of the Third Frontier Commission. "By providing funds that encourage market access and commercialization, companies are better equipped for sustainable economic success." Read more... (4-26-2007)