NeuroSphere is the À¦°óSMÉçÇø platform dedicated to innovation and partnership in neuroscience research, funded through Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL). As an entrepreneurial one-stop shop for principal investigators and trainees, NeuroSphere provides the À¦°óSMÉçÇø neuroscience community with:
- Direct support: Funding, mentoring and expertise related to the maturation and commercialization of innovations
- Opportunities to drive innovation: Grants and awards for trainees, training and resources focused on innovation and entrepreneurship
- Opportunities to connect: Networking events and connections with partners and investors
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In parallel to its different funding opportunities, NeuroSphere is fully aware that potential roadblocks or challenges to commercialization could sometimes be addressed by finding the right expertise. This is why, NeuroSphere is willing to help researchers address specific needs on their path to commercializing their neuro innovations by covering up to $40,000 of consulting or sub-contracting fees.
These fees could include/cover:
- Intellectual property strategy (including patentability assessment & freedom to operate)
- Business model/case assessments
- Health economic modeling
- Outsourcing preclinical/R&D work (in vitro, in vivo, analytical as long as it fits the budget) to contract research organizations
- Regulatory strategy
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Funds available |
Up to $40,000 of consulting or sub-contracting fees 1 winner |
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Timeline |
This is a two-step competition
Final result: JuneÌý8, 2023.Ìý |
Application process |
Prerequisite: A report of Invention (ROI) must have been filed with the Innovation and Partnerships Office at À¦°óSMÉçÇø (I+P).
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Submission |
Follow the instructions below before submitting your application and filling the Application form |
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