Ideas Lab: Advancing Cell-Free Systems Toward Increased Range of Use-Inspired Applications
ID: 352749Type: Posted
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National Science Foundation (NSF)

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$0 - $4M

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Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352749

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http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24552
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Ideas Lab: Advancing Cell-Free Systems Toward Increased Range of Use-Inspired Applications" aimed at enhancing the adoption and capabilities of cell-free systems in various applications. The initiative seeks to reduce the costs associated with cell-free manufacturing, expand its range of applications beyond human therapeutics, and develop infrastructure and workforce components to support this technology. This funding is crucial for advancing the U.S. bioeconomy by enabling innovative biochemical processes that are currently limited by traditional cell-based methods. The estimated total program funding is $40 million, with an award ceiling of $3.75 million and an expected eight awards to be made. Proposals are due by September 20, 2024, and interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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