The University of Maryland, Baltimore Life Science Discovery (UM-BILD) Accelerator has extended the application deadline for Cohort 2 Pilot Grants. Letter of Intent submissions (the first step in the application process) will now be accepted through Friday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m. To learn more, please visit the How to Apply page of UM-BILD’s website.
UM-BILD Pilot Grants support the translation of basic science research projects into commercial products that will advance patient care. Up to $75,000 for one-year funding is available for each accepted project. (Second-year funding may also be available.)
Investigators working on technologies in the therapeutic, medical device, diagnostic, and digital health areas — particularly those that have the potential to address health care disparities or otherwise benefit residents of Baltimore — are encouraged to apply for funding. Experience with entrepreneurship is not required; education and mentorship are key components of the program.
An application takes the form of a Letter of Intent (LOI) that is submitted electronically prior to the deadline (Friday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m.). The UM-BILD team will review all LOIs and the highest-ranked project teams will be invited to submit full applications. Each of these teams will be matched with a coach who will assist in crafting an effective proposal with achievable milestones and a realistic budget. Final applications will be due on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at 5 p.m., with winners announced on Feb. 11, 2025. Work will commence shortly thereafter.
UM-BILD expects to fund four Cohort 2 Pilot Grants, with principal investigators based at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and Morgan State University.
Learn more about this opportunity and LOI requirements at umaryland.edu/um-bild.