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Find similar grantsInnovation Impact Grant (IIG) is sponsored by North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech). NCBiotech grants fill critical funding gaps along the innovation continuum. The Innovation Impact Grant supports the purchase of research equipment for core facilities at academic or nonprofit institutions, fostering innovation within North Carolina's life sciences ecosystem.
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Priority will be given to proposals that will have a high impact at the applicant institution and the broader life sciences research community. Applicants must be employed as a permanent, full-time core facility director or faculty member at a North Carolina academic or nonprofit research institute. Up to $150,000 may be requested, and a cash match is required.
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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 before the deadline to submit a proposal. Click here for instructions and more information.
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