Virginia Catalyst Grant Funding Program is sponsored by Virginia Biosciences Health Research Corporation (Virginia Catalyst). This program funds collaborative projects between Virginia research universities and industry in life sciences and biosciences, aiming to advance the development and commercialization of life science projects that address unmet medical needs and create jobs in Virginia.

Catalyst Grant Program is sponsored by Curebound. Catalyst Grant funding is available for San Diego-based early-stage biotech companies to conduct innovative oncology-based research that addresses critical challenges in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment and demonstrates opportunity to advance swiftly to clinic. Curebound funds promising, innovative oncology research for all types of cancer, adult and pediatric, in alignment with five scientific investment pillars: Cancer Detection; Novel Approaches, Targets, and Therapeutics; Personalized Immunotherapy; Cancer Equity; Childhood Cancers.