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01nov12:00 am12:00 pmNSF I-CORPS AT UF REGIONAL COURSE TEAM APPLICATION SPRING 2026
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The NSF I-Corps Southeast Hub, in partnership with the Florida Semiconductor Institute and regional universities including UCF, USF, and FIU, is excited to announce a Semiconductor Cohort launching in Spring
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The NSF I-Corps Southeast Hub, in partnership with the Florida Semiconductor Institute and regional universities including UCF, USF, and FIU, is excited to announce a Semiconductor Cohort launching in Spring 2026, strategically aligned with the Florida Semiconductor Summit. This 7-week program invites researchers, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and companies to transform semiconductor innovations into market-ready solutions through the proven I-Corps customer discovery process. Participants will benefit from tailored mentorship by experienced industry experts, gaining critical insights into market demands and customer needs to refine their technologies for real-world applications.
The virtual seven-week regional course will be held on Thursdays this Spring from 1-4 p.m. on the following days:
January 29
February 5, 12, 19
February 23-25 @ the Florida Semiconductor Summit
March 5, 12
You can save your work and return to this form later. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications received by January 9 will receive priority consideration.
The final deadline to apply is January 14.
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November 1, 2025 12:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
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The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is hosting transformative research programs designed to accelerate bold ideas in health and biotechnology. ARPA-H funds high-risk,
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The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is hosting transformative research programs designed to accelerate bold ideas in health and biotechnology. ARPA-H funds high-risk, high-reward projects aimed at tackling some of the most pressing challenges in medicine and public health. Current programs include:
GIVE (Genetic Medicines and Individualized Manufacturing for Everyone): Expanding access to genetic medicine through scalable and individualized approaches. Currently open.
THRIVE (Treating Hereditary Rare Diseases with In Vivo Precision Genetic Medicines): Advancing in vivo genetic medicines to address rare hereditary diseases. Currently open.
These opportunities are geared toward researchers, innovators, and interdisciplinary teams developing next-generation solutions in health. The next application deadline is October 31, 2025. Learn more here.
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October 31, 2025 11:59 pm(GMT-04:00)
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The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) program is accepting applications for its 2026 Partnership Grant Program. This grant is designed to
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The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) program is accepting applications for its 2026 Partnership Grant Program. This grant is designed to foster collaboration between agricultural professionals and small groups of farmers or ranchers to catalyze on-farm research, demonstration, and education projects that advance sustainable agriculture.
Grants fund projects for up to 24 months with awards of up to $50,000, and about 20 projects are funded each year. Applicants must be agricultural or natural resource professionals in the North Central region, such as university educators, NRCS field staff, agricultural consultants, or nonprofit/agency staff who work directly with farmers and ranchers.
There are currently two grant opportunities available with deadlines in November 2025 ( November 4th and 20th). To learn more visit the site here.
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November 4, 2025 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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The RepAir: Advancing Aircraft Maintenance challenge is part of NASA’s Gateway to Blue Skies (GBS) Competition, hosted by NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD). This
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The RepAir: Advancing Aircraft Maintenance challenge is part of NASA’s Gateway to Blue Skies (GBS) Competition, hosted by NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD). This competition invites post-secondary student teams to conceptualize innovative aviation maintenance solutions that improve efficiency, safety, and costs in the U.S. aviation industry.
The competition is designed for multidisciplinary student teams from all academic levels from undergraduate through graduate, across any field of study.
A Notice of Intent (NOI) submission is due by November 4, 2025. To learn more about the competition, visit the website here.
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November 4, 2025 11:59 pm(GMT-05:00)
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The National Science Foundation is currently accepting proposals for its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, part of America’s
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The National Science Foundation is currently accepting proposals for its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, part of America’s Seed Fund. These highly competitive programs provide early-stage, non-dilutive funding to small businesses pursuing high-risk, high-reward research and development with strong commercial potential.
This opportunity is designed for U.S.-based startups and small businesses working on transformative technology across all areas of science and engineering. To begin the application process, companies must first submit a Project Pitch (a brief overview of their innovation) to determine fit for the program. If the pitch is accepted, applicants are invited to submit a full Phase I proposal, which includes more detailed technical and commercial information.
The proposal submission deadlines is November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the submitter’s local time zone. To learn more, visit the NSF webpage here.
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November 5, 2025 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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The 2025 ASEMFL Annual Meeting hosted by the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL) and organized by Annual Meeting Planning Committee is
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The 2025 ASEMFL Annual Meeting hosted by the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL) and organized by Annual Meeting Planning Committee is open for registration.
This statewide gathering brings together stakeholders from academia, industry, government, and the community to explore timely issues in science, engineering, and medicine. The event is open to faculty, students, postdocs, industry professionals, government employees, and community members interested in research, innovation, and policy.
The meeting will take place on November 7, 2025, at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management in Orlando, Florida, with accommodations available at the Rosen Centre Hotel. To learn more about this opportunity visit the site here or contact the Events Manager, Natasha Coleman at Natasha.Coleman@ucf.edu.
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November 7, 2025 4:00 am(GMT-05:00)
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Science2Startup is an invitation-only symposium for biotech entrepreneurship co-organized by Atlas Venture, F-Prime Capital, Osage University Partners, 5AM Ventures, and RA Capital. The event connects academic
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Science2Startup is an invitation-only symposium for biotech entrepreneurship co-organized by Atlas Venture, F-Prime Capital, Osage University Partners, 5AM Ventures, and RA Capital.
The event connects academic researchers with venture capitalists, startup founders, and senior executives in biotech and pharma. Participants present their research or spin-out ideas to a curated audience, with opportunities for mentorship from experienced investors and advisors to refine strategies and pitches. Selected researchers will also join a mentorship program with seasoned investors and advisors to refine their strategy and pitch
The symposium is open to researchers globally, and submissions are due November 14, 2025, by 11:59 ET. To learn more visit the website here . For questions reach out to info@science2startup.com.
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November 14, 2025 12:59 pm(GMT-05:00)
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The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is inviting submissions for its Project G.I. Challenge, a recurring opportunity designed to accelerate the development and fielding of advanced
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The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is inviting submissions for its Project G.I. Challenge, a recurring opportunity designed to accelerate the development and fielding of advanced uncrewed systems (UxS) that can meet the urgent operational needs of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
This challenge is aimed at technology developers and companies with solutions that can enhance U.S. military capabilities in three key mission areas: operations in contested electromagnetic spectrums, rapid targeting for small tactical units, and ISR and strike capabilities in Arctic and extreme cold environments. Participants will engage in a competitive, phased process where selected companies can receive up to $50,000 in Phase 1 and up to $500,000 in Phase 2 for live demonstrations, with further potential for continued collaboration and integration.
Two upcoming deadlines are tied to specific challenge tracks. Submissions for the Kill Chain challenge must be received by August 15, 2025. Submissions for the Emerging Problem Set are due by November 15, 2025. To learn more about the specific challenge tracks visit the DIU event webpage here.
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November 15, 2025 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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The Longitude Prize on ALS, initiative of Challenge Works, the Motor Neurone Disease Association and partners, is an international challenge prize offering £7.5 million GBP
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The Longitude Prize on ALS, initiative of Challenge Works, the Motor Neurone Disease Association and partners, is an international challenge prize offering £7.5 million GBP ($10 million USD) to incentivize the use of AI-based approaches for therapeutic discovery in treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the most common form of motor neuron disease. This prize is part of the modern Longitude Prize series, following the previous prizes on Antimicrobial Resistance and Dementia.
The prize is open to organizations worldwide, including academic groups, companies, non-profits, and partnerships between these entities. Individuals are not eligible to apply. The program provides seed funding, expert support, and capacity-building for competitors, with the top prize awarded to the solution that demonstrates the greatest effectiveness.
The deadline for applications is December 3, 2025. To learn more, visit the webpage here.
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December 3, 2025 12:59 pm(GMT-05:00)
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The NOURISH (Nutrition for OUR Immune System Health): Autoimmunity Challenge is a competition hosted by the NIH. The challenge seeks innovative ideas on integrating diet
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The NOURISH (Nutrition for OUR Immune System Health): Autoimmunity Challenge is a competition hosted by the NIH. The challenge seeks innovative ideas on integrating diet and nutrition studies into autoimmune disease research, focusing on dietary interventions that are feasible, testable, scalable, and broadly impactful. Participants are encouraged to explore the role of diet in autoimmune disease inception, progression, flares, and symptom management.
This opportunity is open to individuals, teams, and entities including people living with autoimmune disease, patient advocacy groups, caregivers, dietitians, nutritionists, lifestyle medicine experts, physicians, and scientists.
The deadline is December 4, 2025. To learn more visit the website here.
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December 4, 2025 11:59 pm(GMT-05:00)
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The Third Annual Warren B. Nelms IoT Conference will be held on December 4-5, 2025 at the University of Florida campus. It
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The Third Annual Warren B. Nelms IoT Conference will be held on December 4-5, 2025 at the University of Florida campus. It will feature an excellent line-up of speakers, industry panels, and research talks, covering a broad spectrum of topics on Internet of Things (IoT) and AI technology and their applications. Network with IoT experts, leaders, researchers, and enthusiasts from across the country to learn, share ideas, and spark new collaborations. Registration is complementary (including breakfast and lunch both days). Learn more here.
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December 4, 2025 11:59 pm(GMT-05:00)