The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is seeking researchers and entrepreneurs with a demonstrated need who have innovative ideas for science-driven technologies and products with the potential to increase the diversity of NIA-funded small business research and development.
Donor Name: National Institute on Aging (NIA)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Challenge
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/23/2022
Grant Size: up to $60,000
Details:
The goal of this Challenge is to stimulate innovation and foster diversity in aging research and development by providing cash prizes and non-cash prizes, such as strategic resources provided through an entrepreneur bootcamp, that will help participants overcome barriers to participating in life sciences entrepreneurship. The Challenge also aims to enhance equity in the NIA SBIR/STTR program as a means of furthering the congressional goal of the SBIR/STTR program to foster and encourage participation by social and economically disadvantaged small businesses.
Funding Information
Up to five (5) winners will be selected from the Stage 1 finalist pool to receive up to $60,000 each.
Eligibility Criteria
The Challenge is open to any individual or team of individuals who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. To be considered for participation in this Challenge, applicants must at a minimum meet the following two criteria:
- The applicant must demonstrate a need for the Challenge prize and entrepreneurial resources that will be available through the Challenge, and;
- The applicant must propose an innovative idea for a science-driven technology or product that aligns with the NIA small business research priorities. NIA has a special interest in proposals for tools, technologies, and products aimed to improve the health and quality of life for older adults in minority and underserved populations, as outlined in the NIA Health Disparities Objectives and incorporating the NIA Health Disparities Research Framework.
For more information, visit National Institute on Aging (NIA).