One-year commercialization grant to validate and de-risk ongoing cancer research with a clear plan toward licensing or startup; not for initiating new projects. Up to 75,000 USD; no indirect costs.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Independent PI with full-time faculty (or equivalent) at a US not-for-profit institution.
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Commercialization plan required; one PI (no co-PIs); scientific overlap with other funding not allowed.
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Host must provide appropriate research compliance and infrastructure.
Funding Details:
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Up to USD 75,000 total for 1 year; no indirect costs; monthly institutional payments.
Deadline:
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Rolling submission via ProposalCentral; you have 1 month to submit after starting an application; decisions typically within 12 months.
Where to Go for Further Information:
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Apply on ProposalCentral; program contact: [email protected]; ACS policies and instructions available in the EDS Accelerator materials.