Collaborative Research: Photon-Enabled Atomic Drilling of Graphene for Supercapacitors

Regents' Research Grant - Arizona Hub for Agriculture Innovation is a grant from the Arizona Board of Regents that funds collaborative agricultural innovation research bringing together Arizona's public universities — ASU, NAU, and the University of Arizona — with the Arizona Department of Agriculture and industry partners. The program is funded by Arizonans for Arizonans and focuses on delivering practical solutions to pressing agricultural challenges facing the state. Eligible applicants are Arizona's three public universities working in formal collaboration with state agencies and industry. The award is $3,000,000. No current application deadline is listed.

The Merck Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program 2026 includes a dedicated grant topic for artificial intelligence in cell culture media and process development, offering up to EUR 150,000 per year for up to 3 years. The program accelerates innovation through collaborative research, early engagement with industry experts, and translation of novel ideas into practical solutions. In 2026, priority areas also include in-vitro models for neuroinflammatory diseases (EUR 250,000/year for 2 years) and innovative approaches to contaminated materials remediation (EUR 150,000/year for 2 years). The two-stage application process begins with non-confidential submissions, followed by deep-dive workshops where finalists collaborate with Merck scientists and managers to jointly optimize proposals. The AI-specific grant focuses on applying machine learning and AI to optimize cell culture media formulation, bioprocess parameter optimization, and manufacturing quality control.