Deadline: Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026 (noon)
The Flash Grant program aims to identify and energize creative ideas that exhibit early indications of commercial potential.
These micro-grants are designed to:
- Demonstrate the disruptive potential of a life sciences technology
- Prepare a technology for translational development
This solicitation is open to research proposals in all areas of the life sciences, except Class 1 medical devices, consumer products, or mobile apps.
Funds are available to researchers at any North Carolina university or non-profit research institute.
A maximum of $30,000 may be requested for projects of up to 12 months.
An additional supplement of up to $7,500 is available to engage an undergraduate student on a Flash project (for non-R1 institutions).
Award Announcements: June 2026
