Cooperative Research Matching Grant Program
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center has launched the second round of the Cooperative Research Matching Grant Program, seeking to increase industry-sponsored research and facilitate access to scientific discoveries and inventions that will lead to beneficial medical applications. By supporting translational research, the Center strives to accelerate the commercialization of science, technology, products, and services with the goal of strengthening the Massachusetts life sciences ecosystem through economic development and job creation.
In 2008, the Center awarded six Cooperative Research Matching Grants totaling $3.76 million over a three-year period, creating a total of $7.52 million for cooperative research.
Not-for-profit research institutions are eligible to apply for grant funding of up to $250,000 per year over a 2-year period, provided that they have secured an industry sponsor for the research which will match funds on a 1:1 basis.
Applicants will be required to clearly identify the opportunity or value proposition for collaborating with the industry sponsor by articulating the problem to be solved, the benefits of solving this problem, and the differences between what is currently available on the market and what this partnership is likely to yield in terms of improved health outcomes, cost efficiencies, enhanced delivery of services, etc.
Please click on the links below for more information.
Click here to read the press release >>
Click here to read the solicitation >>
Click here to see a PDF of the application form (note that this is for reference only, applications will only be accepted in electronic form via this web site).
Please e-mail all inquiries about this program to: coopres@masslifesciences.com
NOTE: This program is not currently accepting applications. Check this web site for the announcement of future solicitations.