Translational Research Grant program funds projects that explore commercial applications or initiate the early commercial development of university-held life sciences inventions. The technology must have the potential to solve a real-world problem as a commercial product in the life sciences sector.
Donor Name: North Carolina Biotechnology Center
State: North Carolina
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/09/2022
Size of the Grant: $100,000
Grant Duration: 18 months
Details:
Goals
The goals of the TRG program are:
- Transform basic research discoveries into product-focused translational research development
- Generate data that addresses important product development milestones, addresses the concerns of potential licensees or investors, or otherwise de-risks the technology for a specific commercial application
- Enable strategic “go/no-go” decision-making regarding further technology development and/or pursuit of intellectual property protection
- Enable technology licensing efforts by the university
- Establish goal-oriented partnerships between university scientists, product development professionals, and key stakeholders.
Proposals will be evaluated on the composition of the project team, including a project manager, and the setting of relevant, realistic, and achievable milestones during the product development tasks.
Funding Information
A maximum of $100,000 may be requested, with a $10,000 supplement available to engage the required project manager.
Grant Period
Projects may last up to 18 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be researchers employed by North Carolina-based universities or nonprofit research institutes. Technical projects may be conducted at awardee institutions or outsourced to contract research organizations.
For more information, visit Translational Research Grant.
