STEP – SCTR's Translational Entrepreneurship Pilot Grant
The STEP Pilot Grant funds interdisciplinary research at MUSC that translates scientific discoveries in healthcare and biomedicine toward commercialization and practical application.
Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 direct costs for a 12-month period
Summary: Supports innovative pilot projects at the intersection of translational science and entrepreneurship, with emphasis on commercialization or innovation-oriented translational activities.
Key Information: Requires interdisciplinary teams; only one active SCTR grant per PI at any time.
Description
The STEP – SCTR's Translational Entrepreneurship Pilot Grant is a funding mechanism from the South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research (SCTR) Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). It is designed to advance innovative, multidisciplinary research that bridges scientific discovery and practical application in healthcare and biomedical fields, particularly supporting projects with commercialization potential or innovation-driven translational activities. The program encourages the development of intellectual property and entrepreneurial strategies, such as start-up formation, SBIR/STTR applications, industry partnerships, or licensing.
