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Flash Grant Program | North Carolina Biotechnology Center Oldest first Newest first A - Z Z - A Relevance Hit enter to search or ESC to close Category: Research and Tech The Flash Grant program aims to identify and energize creative ideas that exhibit early indications of commercial potential.
Like a flash of inspiration, Flash Grants infuse a quick jolt of funding at a critical early point when a small, targeted influx of funds can be crucial to shaping innovative research ideas into high potential life sciences technologies.
Flash Grants support short, tightly focused research projects that are designed to: Demonstrate the disruptive potential of a life sciences technology Prepare a technology for translational development The Cycle 1 solicitation is open to proposals focused on topics related to fertilizer and soil health within North Carolina , except consumer products and/or mobile apps.
Proposals primarily focused on artificial intelligence (AI), in silico modeling and/or simulations, or in-silico experiments are highly discouraged.
Fertilizer and soil health topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Soil microbiome inoculation and engineering Metagenomics and/or transcriptomics of soil microbiome Carbon sequestration in soil Organic and slow-release bio-based fertilizers Novel soil conditioner, biochar, or co-composting manufacturing methods and technologies Soil remediation using biologically-based methods such as, but not limited to, bioremediation, phytoremediation, microbial remediation, or biomining Biologically-based methods and technologies for removal of microplastics from soil Funds are available to researchers at any North Carolina university or non-profit research institute.
Flash Grant FAQs are found here: www. ncbiotech. org/grant-faq FY27 Flash Grant Cycle 1 Guidelines.
pdf FY27 Flash Grant Cycle 1 Cover Sheet. docx FY27 Flash Grant Cycle 1 Budget Form. xlsx FY27 Flash Grant Cycle 1 Bio Sketch.
docx FY27 Flash Grant Cycle 1 Checklist. pdf How to Submit your Proposal: Important First Step: The Principal Investigator for the proposal must register for an account on the NCBiotech Funding Portal in advance of the deadline to submit a proposal. Click here for instructions and more information.
Category: Research and Tech (with an intern supplement for non-R1 universities) (without an intern supplement for R1 universities) Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (noon) Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (noon) Wednesday, March 10, 2027 (noon) Frequently Asked Questions For questions or more information, contact: Michelle Collins, MPA, CRA, CPRA Director, Grant Process Operations Science and Technology Development (919) 549-8845 | [email protected]
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: North Carolina universities and non-profit research institutions. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $30,000 - $37,500 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is July 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Innovation Impact Grant (IIG) | Research Funding North Carolina Biotechnology Center Innovation Impact Grant (IIG) The Innovation Impact Grant (IIG) program supports the purchase of research equipment for core facilities at academic or nonprofit institutions fostering innovation within North Carolina’s life sciences ecosystem. Priority will be given to proposals demonstrating a high impact on the applicant institution and broader life sciences research community. Potential applicants at Duke should consult with Kylie Snyder, Foundation Relations (kylie. Eligible applicants include: Academic or nonprofit institutions in North Carolina.. Awards are valued at Up to $150,000.
University Technology Development Funding is a grant from North Carolina Biotechnology Center that orth carolina biotechnology center | nc commerce as the first state-sponsored biotechnology initiative in the u. , the North Carolina Biotechnology Center supports companies engaged in biotechnology. The organization backs industry research, business development and education initatives and helps develop and advocate for strategic policy goals. Eligible applicants include: North Carolina universities with innovations having compelling commercial potential.. Awards are valued at Not specified.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.