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Deadline was February 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST — already passed as of today (2026-05-18). This was the Winter 2026 cycle.
BioCAN Grants is sponsored by Heartland BioWorks (via U.S. Economic Development Administration). BioCAN Grants aim to accelerate innovation, development, and commercialization of biotechnology and biomanufacturing solutions by connecting innovators with Indiana resources and providing grants to support scale-up and commercialization activities utilizing these resources in I…
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BioCAN Grant Application Winter 2026 - BioCAN Grants Program Accelerated biotech commercialization through funded access to Indiana's CDMO and scale-up infrastru BioCAN Grant Application Winter 2026 Opens Jan 9 2026 12:00 AM (EST) Deadline Feb 13 2026 11:59 PM (EST) $50,000. 00 to $500,000. 00 If you have not yet created an account, then click "Register" and follow the instructions.
Once you have logged in, return to this page, and click "Apply". Welcome to the BioResource Coordination and Access Network (BioCAN) Grant program, part of the BioLaunch project for the Heartland BioWorks Tech Hub , powered by the Applied Research Institute (ARI) !
The BioLaunch project aims to accelerate innovation, development, and commercialization of biotechnology and biomanufacturing solutions through two key programs: 1) BioStart provides mentorship and peer-to-peer support for biotech startups, and 2) BioCAN connects innovators with Indiana resources and provides grants to support scale-up and commercialization of solutions.
Indiana is home to a robust network of contract development & manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), labs, and digital assets equipped to accelerate commercialization of a wide range of biotechnology solutions.
Heartland BioWorks seeks to support innovator access to Indiana’s network of biotechnology drug substance manufacturers; industrial biotechnology precision fermentation manufacturers; formulation, fill, and finish drug product manufacturers (for both biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical products); and other contract or support organizations relevant to biotech development.
BioCAN Grants will offset project costs for late-stage development, clinical, and commercialization activities that utilize these resources in Indiana. The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has approved deployment of $9,000,000 of non-dilutive fixed amount awards as BioCAN Grants over the next five years.
Individual grants will range from $50,000 to $500,000, with an expected total between $500,000 and $1,000,000 in awards per funding cycle.
January 12, 2026 | Applications open February 13, 2026 11:59pm | Applications close (no extensions) February-April 2026 | External committee reviews applications April 2026 | Awardees announced April-May 2026 | Funds available to be deployed upon signing final grant agreements To ensure your application is saved and you don’t lose any of your hard work, all applicants must register and create a SurveyMonkey account before applying.
This allows you to save progress, make updates, and submit with confidence. You may also want to draft responses offline in Microsoft Word or a similar program and then copy and paste your final responses into the SurveyMonkey system. Authority: Applied Research Institute, Inc., 13598 E.
Westgate Dr., Odon, IN 47562 Project/Work: Heartland BioWorks: BioLaunch EDA Award Number: ED24HDQ0G0469 BioCAN Grant Application Winter 2026 If you have not yet created an account, then click "Register" and follow the instructions. Once you have logged in, return to this page, and click "Apply".
Welcome to the BioResource Coordination and Access Network (BioCAN) Grant program, part of the BioLaunch project for the Heartland BioWorks Tech Hub , powered by the Applied Research Institute (ARI) !
The BioLaunch project aims to accelerate innovation, development, and commercialization of biotechnology and biomanufacturing solutions through two key programs: 1) BioStart provides mentorship and peer-to-peer support for biotech startups, and 2) BioCAN connects innovators with Indiana resources and provides grants to support scale-up and commercialization of solutions.
Indiana is home to a robust network of contract development & manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), labs, and digital assets equipped to accelerate commercialization of a wide range of biotechnology solutions.
Heartland BioWorks seeks to support innovator access to Indiana’s network of biotechnology drug substance manufacturers; industrial biotechnology precision fermentation manufacturers; formulation, fill, and finish drug product manufacturers (for both biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical products); and other contract or support organizations relevant to biotech development.
BioCAN Grants will offset project costs for late-stage development, clinical, and commercialization activities that utilize these resources in Indiana. The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has approved deployment of $9,000,000 of non-dilutive fixed amount awards as BioCAN Grants over the next five years.
Individual grants will range from $50,000 to $500,000, with an expected total between $500,000 and $1,000,000 in awards per funding cycle.
January 12, 2026 | Applications open February 13, 2026 11:59pm | Applications close (no extensions) February-April 2026 | External committee reviews applications April 2026 | Awardees announced April-May 2026 | Funds available to be deployed upon signing final grant agreements To ensure your application is saved and you don’t lose any of your hard work, all applicants must register and create a SurveyMonkey account before applying.
This allows you to save progress, make updates, and submit with confidence. You may also want to draft responses offline in Microsoft Word or a similar program and then copy and paste your final responses into the SurveyMonkey system. Authority: Applied Research Institute, Inc., 13598 E.
Westgate Dr., Odon, IN 47562 Project/Work: Heartland BioWorks: BioLaunch EDA Award Number: ED24HDQ0G0469 $50,000. 00 to $500,000. 00 Jan 9 2026 12:00 AM (EST) Feb 13 2026 11:59 PM (EST)
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BioCAN Grants is funded by Heartland BioWorks (via U.S. Economic Development Administration). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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