Bioprinting Technology Grant

If you are a researcher at an academic or non-profit research institution who is interested in using microfluidic 3D bioprinting to develop cell-based therapeutics:

1. Connect to discuss your project

 

2. Prepare your grant proposal

 

3. Submit your grant proposal

 

1. Talk to us about your work and find out more about what we do

  • Email us with a brief description of your research and how you envision using microfluidic 3D bioprinting towards the development of cell-based therapeutics

  • If there’s a potential fit, we will set up a call to tell you more about what we do and provide suggestions on how to frame your proposal

Connect with us

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2. Download and complete a proposal for our Bioprinting Technology Grant

Your proposal should only include non-confidential information that describes:

  • Your current research focus, expertise, and contributions to the field
  • Your proposed project, including
    • aims and objectives
    • the role of microfluidic 3D bioprinting in achieving them
    • an outline of key experimental milestones, timelines, and resource commitments
  • The potential for clinical or commercial translation of project results
    Download proposal form

Gif of a printhead nozzle bioprinting a couple of layers of clear material in a square, followed by a zig-zag pattern in red

3. Submit your proposal and our Academic Partnerships team will review & be in touch

Generally, successful proposals will:

  • Be in an area of unmet therapeutic need
  • Describe how microfluidic 3D bioprinting will help to achieve your regenerative medicine goals
  • Include, or have a clear path to, in vivo proof of concept studies

Deadline: August 1, 2022 September 2, 2022

Submit your proposal

 

Fluorescent microscopy view of a perfusable, bioprinted fibre. It is pink cells on the outside with green cells flowing through the middle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns the intellectual property developed through the Bioprinting Technology Grant?

You/your institution own the intellectual property developed during the project.

Aspect has the option to negotiate a license to commercialize by leveraging our expertise and deep biopharma and VC network.

What is the duration of the technology grant?

Project proposals should be for a duration of 6 or 12 months. After this initial period, the projects will be evaluated for possible extensions.

What is the deadline to submit my proposal?

The current call for applications is open until August 1, 2022 September 2, 2022 (extended). It is a competitive selection process so we encourage you to submit your proposals as soon as possible.

When will I hear back regarding my proposal?

Once you have submitted your project proposal, our Academic Partnerships team will evaluate your proposal and be in touch within four weeks.

Can I submit a proposal in partnership with another researcher?

We encourage collaboration and welcome proposals that involve multiple research groups.