FY25 Translational Research Grant (TRG) Cycle 1

This funding opportunity supports university researchers in developing and commercializing life sciences inventions to advance their practical applications and attract potential investors.

$144,000

Forecasted

Recurring

Grant Description

The Translational Research Grant (TRG) program, managed by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech), funds projects that explore commercial applications or initiate early commercial development of university-held life sciences inventions. The TRG program aims to transform basic research discoveries into product-focused translational research, generate data addressing product development milestones, and de-risk technology for commercial applications. It also seeks to enable strategic decision-making regarding further technology development and support technology licensing efforts by universities.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - $144,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes - No match is required, except for any request for a single piece of equipment costing over $25,000, in which case a 25% cash match is required.

Additional Details

$144,000 with project manager supplement, $130,000 without project manager supplement

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

Private institutions of higher education

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Additional Requirements

- Exclusive - see details: Private Investigators (PI) - Eligible applicants must be researchers employed by North Carolina-based universities or nonprofit research institutes - The grants support projects that generate data for product development milestones and facilitate strategic decision-making and technology licensing efforts. - The Principal Investigator must register for an account on the NCBiotech Funding Portal before submitting a proposal.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Michelle Collins

michelle_collins@ncbiotech.org

Phone

(919) 549-8845

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