IDEAS — HIGH-RETURN, INNOVATIVE, TRANSFORMATIVE (iHIT)
Forecasted
The iHIT grant from Delaware Bioscience CAT funds innovative, high-impact bioscience research in Delaware with strong potential for economic and transformative outcomes.
Funder: Delaware Bioscience Center for Advanced Technology (CAT)
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Letter of Intent) | March 2027 (Full application) | May 2027 (Full submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 for iHIT projects; one-year project period; no minimum duration.
Summary: Supports innovative, high-return bioscience research projects in Delaware that are in development and poised for transformative economic impact.
Description
The IDEAS — High-Return, Innovative, Transformative (iHIT) grant is a funding mechanism under the Delaware Bioscience Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) program. It is designed to support early-stage bioscience research projects based in Delaware that demonstrate strong potential for high economic return and transformative impact. The iHIT mechanism is particularly suitable for projects that are innovative, multidisciplinary, and positioned to advance new lines of research with significant commercial or large-scale outcomes. The overarching aim is to stimulate the growth of Delaware’s bioscience sector, foster technology transfer, and create high-tech jobs within the state.
