Applied Research Collaborations (ARC)
Forecasted
Applied Research Collaborations (ARC) supports Delaware academic and business partners in joint bioscience research to advance innovation, the state’s life sciences economy, and high-tech job creation.
Funder: Delaware Bioscience Center for Advanced Technology (CAT)
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 for a single-PI proposal or $150,000 for a multiple-academic-PI proposal, for one year
Summary: ARC funds joint bioscience research by Delaware academic institutions and businesses.
Key Information: The Delaware industry partner must provide a cost share at least equal to the CAT funding requested.
Description
Applied Research Collaborations (ARC) is one of four mechanisms in the Delaware Bioscience Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) Grant Program. Funded by the State of Delaware and administered by the Delaware Biotechnology Institute, ARC supports bioscience research carried out jointly by Delaware academic and business partners. An existing partnership can propose a new effort if that effort is not already externally funded.
ARC contributes to CAT’s goals of fostering innovative research and development, growing Delaware’s life sciences economy, and creating high-tech jobs. The program’s current funding cycle emphasizes cross-sector partnerships and gives priority to ARC proposals, while keeping all CAT mechanisms competitive.
