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"Catalyzing Pediatric Innovation (CPI) Grant Competition" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
The Catalyzing Pediatric Innovation (CPI) Grant Competition is a non-dilutive grant from the Consortium for Technology and Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP) that funds novel pediatric medical device and technology development. CTIP, an FDA-funded pediatric device accelerator based at Lurie Children's Hospital and CHLA, offers awards of $25,000 to $50,000 per project for innovations at any stage of development.
Grant recipients also receive CTIP's wrap-around commercialization support services. Eligible applicants include startups, industry partners, and academic institutions developing pediatric medical devices meeting the FDA definition of a medical device. Drug therapies, process improvements, and fetal-only devices are not eligible.
Projects must have achievable milestones within six months. The Letter of Intent and full application deadline is May 1, 2026.
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We Are Proud to Announce Our Annual Pediatric Medical Device Grant 2026 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN Children have long been an underserved population in the technology space, often having to deal with medical devices that were never designed for them and lack of access to diagnostics and therapeutics that meet their specific needs.
The Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics , an FDA-funded pediatric medical device accelerator centered at Lurie Children’s and CHLA, aims to change that by supporting pediatric device innovators from concept to commercialization through funding, advising, networking, and advocacy.
Our Annual Catalyzing Pediatric Innovation (CPI) Grant Competition will provide non-dilutive funds ranging from $25,000-$50,000 to pediatric medical device projects at any stage of development. Applications from startups, industry, and academia are welcome. Award recipients will also be eligible to receive CTIP’s wrap-around services to support their journey towards commercialization.
2026 APPLICATIONS OPEN MARCH 23, 2026 Letters of intent will be considered by the CPI Grant Committee. Based on the comparative merits of all proposals submitted, the most qualified proposals will be designated as finalists. Finalists will be invited to submit a full application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 1, 2026 Up to $50,000 per grant will be awarded. 1 year grants, funds to be spent in first 6 months. Letter of Intent deadline is May 1, 2026 (see details in linked document ).
Eligibility requirements for the Catalyzing Pediatric Innovation (CPI) Grant include the following: Must be a novel pediatric medical device or technology. Medical devices must meet the FDA definition of a medical device. Development of novel drugs and chemical therapies will not be funded.
Process improvement and innovations are also not eligible for funding. In addition, fetal devices / technologies (without other pediatric applications) will not be funded. Projects must be a pediatric medical device or technology innovation that leads to improved patient experience, quality, outcomes, or efficiency.
Eligible projects must have clear achievable milestones for the funding period with specific metrics or deliverables. Projects should be short in duration with funding intended to last no more than six months. Frequently Asked Questions Can only technologies/innovations associated with academic institutions apply?
No. Applications are encouraged from both companies and academic institutions. Funding decisions are based on the merit of the project and feasibility of the milestones with respect to funding. If I have received funding from another PDC for one technology does that disqualify me from receiving funding from this grant for a different new technology?
Maybe. There are specific rules from the FDA about the timing and amount of funding companies, groups, or individuals can receive from multiple PDCs. If you have previously received any form of direct funding or monetary grant from another FDA Pediatric Device Consortium for a specific technology or medical device, please contact us via info@westcoastctip.
org first before submitting your Letter of Intent. Can I apply for this grant if I have received money from another FDA sponsored Pediatric Device Consortium (PDC) for this same project?
No. Companies, groups, or individuals that have previously received any form of direct funding or monetary grant from another FDA Pediatric Device Consortium for a specific technology or medical device are not eligible to apply to fund that particular technology or medical device. Can international entities apply to the grant competition? Unfortunately, only projects taking place in the US are eligible to apply for this grant.
Funding from the FDA cannot be given to non-US entities. Any company, group or individual working on the development of an innovative pediatric (but not fetal) medical device or technology within the US is eligible to apply. Can funds be applied toward overhead and indirect costs?
No, the grant must be used for direct costs. Overhead and indirects are not eligible for funding. Yes.
All research projects that involve human subjects research must be submitted and approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) prior to initiation of the research. All research projects that involve animal research must be submitted and approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) prior to initiation of the animal experiments. Can funds be used toward the development of fetal devices?
No. These grants are limited to pediatric innovations. The FDA does not classify fetal technologies under pediatric devices/technologies. Is the grant intended only for the development of new technologies and medical device, or can funds be requested to test existing technologies?
No. The grant is intended to fund novel pediatric medical devices or technologies, not for testing of existing devices. Can funds be used to repurpose an adult device for kids? No. For our grant competition, we are looking for novel solutions addressing pediatric needs.
Validation or repurposing of adult technologies/medical devices for pediatric applications does not meet this criteria. In addition to the grant, are there other ways that CTIP helps pediatric device projects? Yes.
Project applicants, regardless of ultimate funding decision, may be eligible for additional types of support through CTIP. Available support includes consulting services for regulatory assistance, business plan development, grant writing, competitive analysis, reimbursement strategy, biostatistics, and prototype design. Is the grant aimed at consumer grade products or clinical grade devices?
Both are welcome. Funding decisions are based on the merit of the project and feasibility of the milestones with respect to funding. The key criterion is that projects be a pediatric medical device or technology innovation that leads to improved patient experience, quality, outcomes, or efficiency.
Will CTIP own any of the intellectual property in my idea or require an equity stake? No. All intellectual property belonging to the innovator or company will remain its own property irrespective of funding decision. Home About Portfolio Support Research MDCTU News & Events Brand Assets Press Kit CTIP Vendors Stakeholder Portal info@ctipmedtech.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants from startups, industry, and academia are welcome. Projects must be a novel pediatric medical device or technology meeting the FDA definition of a medical device. Development of novel drugs, chemical therapies, process improvement, and innovations are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 - $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Catalyzing Pediatric Innovation (CPI) Grant Competition is funded by Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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