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Find similar grantsKickStart Awards Program is sponsored by UNC-Chapel Hill (Innovate Carolina). The KickStart Awards Program provides funding to UNC-Chapel Hill startups that are founded on University intellectual property.
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The KickStart Grant-Awards Program helps early-stage companies meet commercial milestones, either on the technical side (prototype development, animal studies) or on the business side (regulatory pathway, market opportunity). Requests for applications (RFAs) are solicited on an annual basis from faculty founders. The awards are in the $5,000 to $50,000 range, depending the on the company’s needs.
The program also provides funding and access to internal and external business experts to assist faculty with the commercial translation of concepts for novel therapeutic small molecules, biologics, diagnostics, devices or digital health. Applicants are encouraged to reach out to KickStart prior to submission to ensure the funding opportunity objectives and solicitation are aligned. Read the Request for applications (RFA) here.
## Application Submission * Applications are only accepted though an online portal (see [RFA [PDF]](https://innovate. unc. edu/app/uploads/2026/01/KVS-Commercialization-Award-RFA-Jan-2026.
pdf)). * For eligibility and important information regarding the application process, please see the[RFA [PDF]](https://innovate. unc.
edu/app/uploads/2026/01/KVS-Commercialization-Award-RFA-Jan-2026. pdf). * **Deadline: the next application cycle will run from January 26, 2026 to March 13, 2026.
** Ironwood Material Science New Paradigm Therapeutics
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Faculty founders of UNC-Chapel Hill startups founded on University intellectual property. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
KickStart Awards Program is funded by UNC-Chapel Hill (Innovate Carolina). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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