University City Science Center Launches Proof-of-Concept Funding Program
PHILADELPHIA, April 7, 2009 — The University City Science Center, in collaboration with key academic research partners, has launched a program to bridge the funding gap between research grants and private seed investment. The QED program will support proof-of-concept research projects related to life science technologies with high commercial potential in the healthcare industry. Researchers at selected academic institutions in the Greater Philadelphia Region have been invited to apply for up to $200,000 in funding for projects to be completed over a 12-month period.
- Companies:
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Drexel University
- Lankenau Institute of Medical Research
- Rutgers University
- Select Greater Philadelphia
- Temple University
- Temple University Press
- The Wistar Institute
- Thomas Jefferson University
- University City Science Center
- University of Delaware
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
- People:
- Stephen S. Tang
- Tom Morr
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