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Research and Tech Flash Grant is a grant from NCBiotech (North Carolina Biotechnology Center) that funds early-stage life sciences research with commercial potential at North Carolina universities and nonprofit research institutions. Flash Grants of $30,000 to $37,500 provide rapid-turnaround funding at critical early points to help transform innovative ideas into high-potential life sciences technologies.
Projects must demonstrate disruptive potential or prepare a technology for translational development through short, tightly focused research. Multiple application cycles are available in 2026 with deadlines on July 15, 2026, and October 21, 2026 (noon each). Eligible applicants are researchers at any North Carolina university or nonprofit research institute.
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ncbiotech. org/funding/grants/flash-grant) Type: Grant | 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 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 ### Application Materials The Flash Grant application materials (Cycle 1) will be available in April 2026. **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.
Type: Grant | 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|michelle_collins@ncbiotech.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: North Carolina universities or 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 rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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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.