APPLIED RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS (ARC)
Forecasted
The ARC grant from Delaware Bioscience CAT funds collaborative applied bioscience research between Delaware academia and industry to drive innovation and economic growth.
Funder: Delaware Bioscience Center for Advanced Technology (CAT)
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Letter of Intent) | March 2027 (Full application, projected) | May 2027 (Full application, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 for one year; 1:1 industry match required; single PI up to $100,000, multiple academic PIs up to $150,000.
Summary: Supports collaborative bioscience research projects between Delaware academic and business partners to drive innovation and economic growth.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—confirm current deadlines on the program website before applying.
Description
The Applied Research Collaborations (ARC) grant, part of the Delaware Bioscience Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) Grant Program, is designed to accelerate Delaware’s bioscience sector by fostering innovative research partnerships between academic institutions and business partners within the state. The ARC mechanism specifically targets applied projects where collaboration between Delaware-based academia and industry can drive the translation, commercialization, or deployment of bioscience innovations that support economic growth and workforce development in Delaware. The program is administered by the Delaware Biotechnology Institute and aims to create new high-tech jobs and strengthen the local life sciences ecosystem.
