CIMIT Working Group Grants

Working Group Grants are inter-disciplinary and inter-institutional teams formed to explore emerging areas of new health care technology. A Working Group seeks to understand current solutions, determine new approaches being developed by industry, and evaluate the potential opportunities for CIMIT to make a major contribution. When such opportunities are identified, members of the Working Group may apply for CIMIT and other funding to further explore projects in this area.

Review Criteria

Applications will be evaluated for fit with the CIMIT Mission, and

Programmatic fit within an existing CIMIT program area, in the gaps between program areas or expand into a new area within the CIMIT Mission
Collaborative nature of the project (multidisciplinary/ inter-institutional)
High likelihood of rapid impact on patient care, with plans that include early “prove-out” milestones.
Other established funding mechanisms are not appropriate or available as a funding source and CIMIT support (including facilitation support) is essential to its success.
Potential exit strategies for the project including future alternative funding sources, contacts with companies, licensing and venturing opportunities.

Enthusiastic leader
Emerging new therapeutic area without clear existing products
Collaborative nature of the team (inter-disciplinary/inter-institutional)
Clear explanation of the process for exploring the area