Grant Round 19
Forecasted
Virginia Catalyst's Grant Round 19 funds collaborative research between Virginia universities and industry to commercialize life sciences innovations addressing unmet health needs.
Funder: Virginia Catalyst
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Letter of Intent) | March 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $200,000–$800,000 per award; project duration 12–18 months; 1:1 hard-dollar match required
Summary: Supports collaborative commercialization projects addressing unmet market needs in life sciences with significant economic impact for Virginia.
Key Information: Eligibility requires collaboration between at least two Virginia research universities and an industry partner; hard-dollar match is mandatory.
Description
This competitive grant round from Virginia Catalyst funds collaborative projects that address significant unmet needs in human health and aim to commercialize impactful products or services. The program seeks to accelerate the translation of research discoveries into market-ready solutions, generating economic growth and job creation within Virginia. Emphasis is placed on partnerships between Virginia research universities and industry partners, with the goal of fostering innovation, attracting follow-on funding, and enhancing the state's competitiveness in the life sciences sector.
