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Find similar grantsDirect Device Funding (DDF) is sponsored by Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC) (funded by FDA). DDF is an extension of the MPDC's FDA grant to support milestone achievement in pediatric projects at any point along the development pathway, from ideation through commercialization.
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Meet the MPDC | Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium The Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC) is an FDA funded hub of Ohio Children’s Hospitals including: Semiannual grant funding to aid in development and commercialization, ranging from $10,000 to $250,000. Rolling Pediatric Device Innovation Grant Consulting, advising and help implementing trials and studies needed for commercialization.
Accessing hospital data to inform market validation, expanded labeling and post-market surveillance. Oversight on pediatric projects being developed and cleared by the FDA for the use of children's hospitals, medical associations, developers, and investors. We are committed to leveraging the expertise and resources of the consortium to expedite the development, production and distribution of pediatric medical devices.
We do this through: Grant funding ($10,000 to $250,000) Coaching and education around pediatric medical device development Access to industry leaders and partners Access to clinicians and physicians Apply for MPDC Grant Funding and Resources Join our Advisory and Clinician Councils See Products We’ve Championed Keep up to date on the latest grant updates, announcements, showcases, webinars and more.
2026 Webinar Series: The Spark: Why Pediatric Needs Its Own Innovators October 16, 12-1PM EDT This webinar is designed for pediatric device innovators, entrepreneurs, clinicians, researchers, engineers, investors, students, and industry partners interested in advancing technologies...
September Office Hours: Unmet Clinical Needs, Device Practicality, and Real-World Implementation September 15, 11AM-2PM EDT Developing a pediatric device requires more than a strong technical solution. Innovators must understand real clinical needs, practical implementation challenges, and...
2026 Webinar Series: Commercialization & Market Entry: Pediatric Innovation September 16, 12-1PM EDT This webinar is designed for pediatric device innovators, entrepreneurs, clinicians, investors, and industry partners looking to better understand the path from...
Fall 2026 Pediatric Device Pitch Competition Applications Now Open The Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC), in partnership with the Alliance for Pediatric Device Innovation (APDI), the Consortium for Technology and Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP),...
Turning ACTION Into Data: Dr. Angela Lorts and the Blueprint for Pediatric Medtech Innovation For decades, pediatric cardiologists have MacGyvered medical devices built for adults to treat children with congenital heart problems. Since the pediatric market lacks the size...
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At the local hospital, “he was really starting... 2026 Webinar Series: Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Regulatory Pathways & Advancing Medtech Policy July 15, 12-1PM EDT In this webinar, we’ll explore how pediatric clinical trials differ from adult device studies with executive vice president at Canal Row...
2026 Webinar Series: From Idea to Prototype: Designing with Intent & Safety May 20, 12-1PM EDT In this session, Matthew Morris and Robert Canfield from Altra share a practical, engineering-led perspective on translating real-world unmet needs into... 2026 Webinar Series: Who is the MPDC?
April 15, 12-1PM EDT This session will (re)introduce the Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium, covering who we are, what we do to support pediatric device innovators,... Looking to get involved and support pediatrics? Whether you’re an inventor, clinician, business, investor or pediatric advocate, we have a place here for you to get involved.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Any project or group, regardless of location, is eligible for this funding after completing a Needs Assessment with the MPDC. The project must focus on pediatric medical devices. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typically $10,000 to $50,000 (up to $250,000 with partnerships). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Direct Device Funding (DDF) is funded by Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC) (funded by FDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Meta Research PhD Fellowship supports doctoral students conducting research in areas central to Meta's technical agenda, with several of its annual award tracks dedicated to artificial intelligence and machine learning. Current AI-relevant tracks include AI System Hardware/Software Co-Design (high-performance AI algorithms spanning model compression, numerical optimization, benchmarking, and distributed inference and training), Applied Statistics (bias and variance estimation and correction in models and datasets, uncertainty quantification), AR/VR Human Understanding (efficient ML techniques that run on AR/VR devices), and Programming Languages (program synthesis, probabilistic and differentiable programming). Recipients receive two years of paid tuition and fees, a $42,000 annual stipend covering living expenses and conference travel, and a paid visit to Meta headquarters for the annual Fellowship Summit; the award carries no intellectual property claim on the student's research. The 2027 cycle opened August 3, 2026 with applications closing September 20, 2026, reference letters due in October 2026, and winners notified in January 2027.
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