[Charles H. Hood Foundation](https://charleshoodfoundation.org)

September 2026

$15 million total committed over five years; individual project funding is typically seed funding for high-impact pediatric innovation.

Supports transformative pediatric healthcare innovation through seed funding, strategic support, and community collaboration.

--- ## Description The Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub, a collaboration between the Charles H. Hood Foundation and the MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS), is dedicated to accelerating innovation in pediatric healthcare. The Hub provides essential seed funding and strategic support to high-impact research projects that address critical unmet needs in pediatric medicine. Its mission is to bridge the gap between pediatric discoveries and real-world application, empowering scientific leaders to deliver tangible health outcomes for children globally. The Hub also fosters a vibrant pediatric innovation ecosystem through outreach, education, and advocacy, working closely with hospitals, industry, patient groups, and regulatory agencies. --- ## Due Dates - **Anticipated application deadline:** September 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The Charles H. Hood Foundation has committed $15 million over five years to the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub. - Funding is intended as seed support for high-impact pediatric research and innovation projects. - Specific award sizes and durations are not detailed, but awards are designed to catalyze transformative advances in pediatric health. --- ## Eligibility - **Target applicants:** Researchers and innovators in pediatric medicine, including early-career investigators. - **Institutional requirements:** Preference for New England-based researchers, though collaborations with MIT and broader partnerships are encouraged. - **Project focus:** Must address critical unmet needs in pediatric healthcare, emphasizing innovation and potential for real-world impact. - **Career stage:** Early-career and established investigators are both eligible, with an emphasis on empowering emerging scientific leaders. --- ## Application Process - Application details, required materials, and submission instructions are announced with each funding cycle. - Prospective applicants should monitor the [Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub page](https://charleshoodfoundation.org/hood-pediatric-innovation-hub) for updates and detailed calls for proposals. - Typical materials may include a research proposal, investigator CV, and letters of support or institutional endorsement. --- ## Additional Information - The Hub supports not only research funding but also community-building, education, and advocacy for pediatric innovation. - Strategic investments are made through the Foundation’s venture arm, CH Innovations LLC, to ensure solutions reach patients efficiently. - Leadership includes prominent pediatric researchers and clinicians from MIT and Harvard-affiliated hospitals. --- ## External Links - [Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub (Program Page)](https://charleshoodfoundation.org/hood-pediatric-innovation-hub) - [Charles H. Hood Foundation (Funder Home)](https://charleshoodfoundation.org) - [MIT HEALS – Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub](https://sites.mit.edu/hoodpedinnovation/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | Website/Further Info | |-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Charles H. Hood Foundation Grants | [Grants@CharlesHoodFoundation.org](mailto:Grants@CharlesHoodFoundation.org) | 617-695-9439 | [Program Page](https://charleshoodfoundation.org/hood-pediatric-innovation-hub) | ---

Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub

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