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Innovations to Improve Quality of Life (Technology to Improve Ability grants) is sponsored by Alana Down Syndrome Center at MIT. This program aims to commercialize technology that will improve the quality of life for people with Down Syndrome and other disabilities. Grants are for one year and may be renewed.
Proposals can be submitted at any time, with funding decisions made within one month of submission.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: MIT faculty and students. While the focus is to help people with Down Syndrome, the innovations are also likely to aid a much broader population. Nonprofits are not explicitly excluded, but the program is geared towards commercializing technology developed by MIT faculty and students. Nonprofits would need to partner with MIT researchers or propose a project with a strong technological innovation component originating from MIT. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 (may be renewed). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Innovations to Improve Quality of Life (Technology to Improve Ability grants) is funded by Alana Down Syndrome Center at MIT. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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