close help about the program etf advisory committee research superiority acquisition awards commercialization awards rcics cluster initiative enabling legislation awards case studies news and events announcements and press releases apply application information faq apply to the etf contact us rcics etf staff office of the governor etf toolkit investment breakdown chart in texas we understand that high tech companies don t just happen overnight but are a product of forethought sound vision and planning and strategic investments by both the public and private sectors . through our emerging technology fund we are bringing the best scientists and researchers to texas attracting high tech jobs and helping start up companies get off the ground faster . governor rick perry 5 16 08 to date the etf has awarded more than 110 million to texas companies ... . read more texas has seven statewide regional centers of innovation and commercialization rcics to assist with your application ... . read more