In December 2010, Technology University received a $2 million grant from the National Hockey Association to develop an effective neck brace to prevent injuries in its non-goalie hockey players. The NHA grant was intended to cover $1.5 million of direct costs and $0.5 million in overhead costs. The grant stipulated that the NHA would be the sole beneficiary of the research. Technology carried out the research in 2011. As estimated, direct costs were $1.5 million.