The Washington Global Health Fund (WGHF) is now accepting proposals for the second round of commercialization grants for global health technologies. The grants seek to support job creation in Washington State. The funding is targeted at nonprofit or for profit organizations working in the state of Washington.
Core objectives of WGHF are to facilitate opportunities for member institutions to partner for research and program collaborations, to engage, educate and inspire the general public and key stakeholders about global health and to increase education and mentoring activities.
Eligibility
Eligible recipients of the WGHF funds are nonprofit organizations, private-sector companies, and public research institutions engaged in development, production, promotion, and/or delivery of global health technologies and products. Projects can be, but are not limited to, global health technology development (drugs, devices, and diagnostics), mobile technology applications, agricultural technologies with global health applications, and technologies or programs to address trauma or chronic disease burdens. Basic research projects are not eligible for funding. Public-private partnerships are eligible. Indirect costs must not exceed 12% of the budget.
Selection Criteria
Applicants will be judged on the following criteria:
- The ability of the proposed project to catalyze the commercialization and/or manufacturing of global health technologies and products. It is preferred that any required regulatory approvals have been secured prior to submitting an application.
- The potential for the project to improve global health.
- The potential for the project to leverage additional public or private funding and/or revenue sharing in the development, design, or distribution of global health technologies and products.
- The ability of the project to generate jobs in Washington state as quickly as possible.
Size of Grants
Grant awards will range from $50,000-$100,000 and WGHF will award up to $225,000 in this round of grants. WGHF will negotiate funding levels and agreement-specific terms on a case-by-case basis and may make an offer of funding that is lower than the requested amount. Additional grants may be awarded as funding becomes available.
Last date for submission of proposals is November 2, 2011.
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