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4 | 9/15/2025 | Software & Information Technology, Engineering & Physical Sciences | Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Simulation & Modeling, Image and Signal Processing, Communications & Networking, Entertainment Technology, Human-Computer Interaction | Sony Research Award Program (Focused Research Award) | This Sony program offers up to $150,000 (renewable) for collaborative research with university faculty and institutions. Proposals should focus on a specific theme such as visual reasoning with VLMs, multimodal RAG for creative industries, semantic communication, robotics simulation, optical technologies for lasers, AI in image/video processing, digital human creation, gameplay analysis with LLMs, distributed computing, interaction abstraction layers, or expressive robotics. Each theme targets a defined technical challenge Sony aims to solve in support of its entertainment, tech, and research innovations. | Sony | Up to $150,000 | Link | Leza Besemann (besem007@umn.edu) | Sony | 7/28/2025 | 7/28/2025 | ||||||||||||||
5 | 9/15/2025 | Software & Information Technology, Life Sciences, Engineering & Physical Sciences | Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Cloud Computing, Communications & Networking, Robotics, Cyber Security, Image and Signal Processing, Medical Devices, Data Mining, Algorithms, RF Sensing, Photonics, Materials, Simulation & Modeling | Sony Research Award Program (Faculty Innovation Award) | Sony offers up to $100,000 for pioneering university-based research across a wide array of technical and scientific disciplines including IT, Life Sciences, and Engineering. Focus areas span from AI and robotics to communication systems, entertainment tech, device innovations, and drug discovery. Each submission must align with a specified keyword from their provided list. The award fosters collaborations aimed at future technology and company growth. | Sony | Up to $100,000 | Link | Leza Besemann (besem007@umn.edu) | Sony | 7/28/2025 | 7/28/2025 | ||||||||||||||
6 | 9/16/2025 | Life Sciences | Human Health, Education & Training | Interdisciplinary Collaboration for the Management of Severe Alopecia Areata in Patients with Comorbidities | This competitive program seeks to support educational projects that focus on addressing knowledge and practice gaps specific to the diagnosis, severity assessment, treatment, and overall care management of Alopecia Areata (AA) for the adult and adolescent (aged 12-17 years) patient population with comorbidities. | Pfizer | Individual projects requesting up to $100,000 USD will be considered. Maximum project length is 12 months. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Pfizer | 8/12/2025 | 8/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
7 | 9/17/2025 | Life Sciences | Human Health, Therapeutics, Education & Training | Unmet Needs and Emerging Data in Patients with High-Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) | This competitive grant program seeks to support independent medical education activities that will increase awareness of emerging data responding to the unmet needs in NMIBC. | Pfizer | $50,000-$200,000 | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Pfizer | 8/4/2025 | 8/4/2025 | ||||||||||||||
8 | 9/26/2025 | Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering | Packaging, Polymers, Food Science | Oxygen scavenger innovation for packaging applications | Amcor is seeking subject matter experts with experience in oxygen scavenger materials and testing to support the development and validation of next-generation scavenger systems for rigid packaging applications based on polyethylene terephthalate (PET). | Amcor | Financial compensation is available to support expert contributions, possibly including material development, testing, or data analysis. Selected partners may have the opportunity to engage in a funded proof-of-concept study to demonstrate the viability of their approach. Funding levels will be determined based on the proposed idea, project scope, and available capabilities. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 9/2/2025 | 9/2/2025 | ||||||||||||||
9 | 9/26/2025 | Agriculture, Environmental Science | Water Management, Agronomy, Sustainable Agriculture | Optimizing water use in cropping systems with water allocation constraints | Corteva is seeking short, non-confidential proposals describing a plan to answer the following central question: How should farmers manage limited water quantities to maintain or improve productivity in the western Corn Belt? | Corteva | Funding of up to $100,000, inclusive of all indirect costs limited to up to 10%. Indirect costs available to academic and nonprofit research institutes only. Final agreement terms and funding amount to be determined after selection. Opportunities for extended collaboration and additional funding if successful. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 9/2/2025 | 9/2/2025 | ||||||||||||||
10 | 9/26/2025 | Engineering, Environmental Science, Materials Science | Mining, Biotechnology, Soil Science | Microbial dust control and surface stabilization | A global mining company is seeking experts developing microbial approaches to dust suppression and surface stabilization, with potential application on haul roads, tailings, and other mining-related infrastructure. | Private Company | Selected partners may be awarded $50,000–$100,000 USD for an initial proof-of-concept study to validate performance in mining-relevant conditions. Promising concepts have the potential to scale to a $200,000–$500,000 USD follow-on research and piloting phase, with additional funding based on progress and scalability. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 9/2/2025 | 9/2/2025 | ||||||||||||||
11 | 9/26/2025 | Agriculture & Veterinary | Ag Biotechnology, Plant Varieties, Simulation & Modeling, Sustainable Technology | Long-term breeding effects on maize adaptation to climate change | Corteva is seeking experimental approaches to better understand the long-term impact of breeder selection on maize yield improvement using ERA hybrids. | Corteva | Funding of up to $ 100,000, inclusive of all indirect costs limited to up to 10%. Indirect costs are available to academic and nonprofit research institutes only. Final agreement terms and funding amount to be determined after selection. Opportunities for extended collaboration and additional funding if successful. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 8/12/2025 | 8/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
12 | 9/26/2025 | Agriculture & Veterinary | Ag Biotechnology, Plant Varieties, Simulation & Modeling, Sustainable Technology | Long-term breeding effects on maize adaptation to climate change | Corteva is seeking experimental approaches to better understand the long-term impact of breeder selection on maize yield improvement using ERA hybrids. | Corteva | Funding of up to $ 100,000, inclusive of all indirect costs limited to up to 10%. Indirect costs are available to academic and nonprofit research institutes only. Final agreement terms and funding amount to be determined after selection. Opportunities for extended collaboration and additional funding if successful. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 8/12/2025 | 8/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
13 | 9/26/2025 | Agriculture & Veterinary, Life Sciences | Ag Biotechnology, Plant Varieties, Chemicals, Processes, Research Tools | Increasing mutation frequency for trait discovery in crops | BASF is seeking to collaborate with an R&D partner to develop methods for improving chemical mutagenesis through increased mutation frequency. The goal is to enable the creation of mutant populations with enhanced genetic variability, increasing the likelihood of generating desired mutations in target genes. | BASF | Funding is proposal dependent, up to $100,000-$150,000 for a 6–12-month project with potential follow-on funding based on progress. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 8/4/2025 | 8/4/2025 | ||||||||||||||
14 | 9/26/2025 | Agriculture & Veterinary, Life Sciences | Ag Biotechnology, Plant Varieties, Processes, Food Science & Nutrition, Instrumentation & Sensors & Controls | Seed production services in controlled environments | BASF is seeking to outsource transgenic and/or non-transgenic seed-to-seed productions to an experienced service provider with demonstrated expertise in controlled-environment plant cultivation. | BASF | Negotiable amount per seed production project. Compensation based on successful production of a defined quantity of seeds per line and per growth cycle, including facility and labor costs. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 8/4/2025 | 8/4/2025 | ||||||||||||||
15 | 9/26/2025 | Agriculture & Veterinary, Life Sciences | Ag Biotechnology, Plant Varieties, Research Tools, Bioinformatics, Biochemicals & Small Molecules, Processes | Promoter variant impact on gene expression in plants | BASF is seeking to collaborate with an R&D partner to investigate how single-nucleotide changes in promoter regions affect the expression levels of their associated genes. This may involve leveraging existing sequence diversity from mutant populations or germplasm panels, or creating novel variation through synthetic promoter libraries. | BASF | Funding is proposal dependent, up to $100,000-$150,000 for a 6–12-month project with potential follow-on funding based on progress. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 8/4/2025 | 8/4/2025 | ||||||||||||||
16 | 9/26/2025 | Agriculture & Veterinary, Life Sciences | Ag Biotechnology, Plant Varieties, Biochemicals & Small Molecules, Sustainable Technology, Processes | Accelerating flowering time in Brassica napus | BASF is seeking to collaborate with a partner to develop and apply a technology to engineer flowering time in summer/spring oilseed rape (B. napus) for commercial application. | BASF | N/A | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 8/4/2025 | 8/4/2025 | ||||||||||||||
17 | 9/26/2025 | Agriculture & Veterinary, Life Sciences | Ag Biotechnology, Plant Varieties, Processes, Sustainable Technology, Research Tools, Biochemicals & Small Molecules | Preventing trait expression in cross-compatible weed species | BASF is looking for innovative ideas and protocols for the targeted modification of trait genes in rice to prevent their expression or function when transferred to weedy rice species through cross-pollination. Proposed approaches may involve mutagenesis or genome editing, but not transgenesis, for final implementation. | BASF | Funding is proposal dependent, up to $100,000-$150,000 for a 6–12-month project with potential follow-on funding based on progress. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 8/4/2025 | 8/4/2025 | ||||||||||||||
18 | 9/26/2025 | Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences | Materials, Processes, Sustainable Technology, Chemicals, Biomaterials, Pharmaceuticals | Coatings, films, and surface technologies for full product evacuation | The sponsor is looking for solutions that maximize product usage by enabling full evacuation of product content from packaging, across a number of formats (predominantly tubes and bottles), minimizing or eliminating residual product. | Private Company | The funding range is from $25,000 to $100,000 for a six-month project. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 8/4/2025 | 8/4/2025 | ||||||||||||||
19 | 9/26/2025 | Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences | Materials, Sustainable Technology, Processes, Chemicals, Biomaterials, Pharmaceuticals | Recyclable high-barrier blister packaging | The partner is looking to identify medium, high and ultra-high barrier blister packaging solutions that are recycle-ready and/or recyclable as a complete format. Ideal solutions should reduce the use of virgin petroleum-based plastic compared to traditional blister packs and deliver lower overall carbon footprint. | Private Company | Funding is proposal-dependent, starting with a proof-of-concept project that has the potential for expansion based on results and opportunities. The funding range is from $25,000 to $100,000 for a six-month project. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 8/4/2025 | 8/4/2025 | ||||||||||||||
20 | 9/26/2025 | Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences | Materials, Sustainable Technology, Processes, Chemicals, Biomaterials, Human Health, Food Science & Nutrition | High-barrier technologies for recyclable flexible packaging | The partner is looking for medium, high, and ultra-high barrier solutions for flexible packaging that are recycle ready and/or recyclable. Complete packaging formats are preferred, but they are also open to standalone barrier technologies suitable for integration. | Private Company | Funding is proposal-dependent, starting with a proof-of-concept project that has the potential for expansion based on results and opportunities. The funding range is from $25,000 to $100,000 for a six-month project. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 8/4/2025 | 8/4/2025 | ||||||||||||||
21 | 9/26/2025 | Agriculture & Veterinary, Life Science | Chemicals, Ag Biotechnology, Biochemicals & Small Molecules, Processes, Research Tools, Sustainable Technology, Nanotechnology | Insecticides targeting brown planthopper in rice crops | The partner is looking for a conventional or biological insecticide capable of effectively controlling the brown planthopper pest in a very challenging and competitive rice production market. | Private Company | Funding is proposal dependent, but an accepted proposal may receive support in the range of $50,000 - $200,000 USD (milestone dependent) with the potential for follow on funding. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 8/4/2025 | 8/4/2025 | ||||||||||||||
22 | 9/26/2025 | Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences | Processes, Instrumentation & Sensors & Controls, Robotics, Materials, Chemicals, Human Health, Sustainable Technology | Innovative spray technologies | P&G is looking for innovative spray delivery technologies for personal care formulations, including chemical, energized, and mechanical spray systems. They are interested in solutions that can support liquid and/or powder formulations. | Procter & Gamble | Funding of up to $100,000 is available, with the final amount determined based on the statement of work and its alignment with our project objectives. For university partnerships, funding will be aligned with typical norms for students or graduate researchers. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 8/4/2025 | 8/4/2025 | ||||||||||||||
23 | 9/29/2025 | Life Sciences | Health IT, Human Health, QoL Questionnaires | Enhancing Patient-Centered Outcomes in Emergency Department Migraine Management | Pfizer and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) are collaborating to offer a new grant opportunity seeking proposals for quallity improvement initiatives that will promote the safe management of patients diagnosed with migraine in the emergency department setting. | Pfizer and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) | Individual projects requesting up to $200,000 USD will be considered (inclusive of all direct, overhead, and in-direct cost). It is our intent to support 3 to 4 projects. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Pfizer | 8/12/2025 | 8/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
24 | 9/30/2025 | Software & Information Technology, Engineering & Physical Sciences | Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Cloud Computing, Image and Signal Processing, Algorithms | NVIDIA Academic Grant Program | NVIDIA’s Academic Grant Program is calling for research proposals to advance work in three new interest areas: Generative AI Training and Model Development, Gen AI Alignment and Inferencing, and Robotics and Edge AI. | NVIDIA | N/A | Link | Leza Besemann (besem007@umn.edu) | UIPD | 7/8/2025 | 7/8/2025 | ||||||||||||||
25 | 10/1/2025 | Life Sciences | Health IT, Human Health, QoL Questionnaires | Maintenance Therapy in HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) | A quality improvement grant by Pfizer to support initiatives that promote optimal maintenance therapy for patients with HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC). The program seeks to fund projects that overcome barriers to evidence-based management, disposition, and follow-up for this patient population. | Pfizer | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cJ5BBPIbpDYlSf9-SPPBv1n1l2NsQE0E/view?usp=sharing | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Pfizer | 9/2/2025 | 9/2/2025 | ||||||||||||||
26 | 10/1/2025 | Life Sciences | Biomarkers, Human Health, Education & Training | Upskilling Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) on Actionable Biomarker and Genetic Testing in Cancer | This competitive grant program seeks to support independent medical education provider organizations interested in teaching Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and other allied healthcare professionals on the patient care team about advances in the use of biomarkers and genetics to inform treatment decision making in oncology. | Pfizer | Individual projects requesting up to $250,000 will be considered. The estimated total available budget related to this RFP is $500,000. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Pfizer | 8/4/2025 | 8/4/2025 | ||||||||||||||
27 | 10/3/2025 | Life Sciences, Engineering & Physical Sciences | Human Health, Therapeutics, Medical Devices | Unlocking Urologic Oncology Innovation QuickFire Challenge | A challenge from Johnson & Johnson and the American Urological Association (AUA) seeking transformative solutions to improve treatment and care for patients with Bladder and Prostate Cancers. Specific areas of interest include therapeutics (e.g., local delivery, organ-sparing options) and surgical innovations (e.g., focal therapies, improved endoscopic technologies). | Johnson & Johnson, American Urological Association (AUA | up to $300,000 | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Johnson & Johnson | 9/12/2025 | 9/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
28 | 10/14/2025 | Life Sciences | Human Health, Therapeutics, Education & Training | New Mechanisms and Emerging Treatment Options in Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) | This competitive grant program seeks to support independent medical education addressing the new mechanisms in mCRPC including EZH2 inhibition and its possible role in prostate cancer and the continued unmet need for novel therapies in mCRPC | Pfizer | Individual projects requesting up to $250,000 will be considered. The total available budget is $500,000. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Pfizer | 9/12/2025 | 9/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
29 | 10/31/2025 | Technology & Engineering | Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software & Computer Science, Manufacturing, Food Science | Digital twins and AI for process optimization | A company in the food and consumer products sector is seeking partners with AI and digital twin technologies to simulate and optimize manufacturing processes. The goal is to model entire workflows, predict how changes in ingredients or equipment affect final product quality, and reduce the need for extensive physical trial runs. Solutions of interest include simulation platforms, machine learning models for real-time adjustment, and cross-site performance analytics. | Private Company | N/A | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 9/12/2025 | 9/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
30 | 10/31/2025 | Software & Information Technology, Life Sciences | Artificial Intelligence, Simulation & Modeling, Food Science & Nutrition, Algorithms | AI models for predicting and extending product shelf life | A company is seeking AI-driven approaches to predict and optimize product shelf life based on formulation, packaging, processes, and storage conditions. The goal is to reduce reliance on lengthy physical stability testing by using predictive modeling. Solutions of interest include machine learning models trained on stability data, simulation tools, and models for nutrient, flavor, and aroma degradation. | Private Company | N/A | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 9/12/2025 | 9/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
31 | 10/31/2025 | Software & Information Technology, Life Sciences | Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Food Science & Nutrition, Simulation & Modeling | Accelerating food formulation with predictive AI | A company is seeking AI-enabled tools and platforms to accelerate the design of new food product formulations. The goal is to automatically generate and optimize initial recipes based on nutritional, regulatory, and cost constraints. The ideal solution would predict product performance (taste, texture, nutrition) to reduce reliance on extensive and iterative lab testing, allowing teams to move from concept to a viable product faster. | Private Company | N/A | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 9/12/2025 | 9/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
32 | 10/31/2025 | Engineering & Physical Sciences, Software & Information Technology | Design Specifications, Simulation & Modeling, Materials | Packaging design and performance simulation | A company is seeking AI-enabled packaging development tools to reduce the cost, time, and risk associated with physical prototyping. They are interested in solutions that can simulate packaging performance, consumer interaction, and cost/scalability implications. The goal is to accelerate design iterations and make the packaging design process faster, more cost-effective, and more reliable. | Private Company | N/A | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 9/12/2025 | 9/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
33 | 10/31/2025 | Agriculture & Veterinary, Life Sciences | Veterinary Medicine, Biochemicals & Small Molecules, Therapeutics | Sprayable wound treatment for screwworm control in cattle | A company is seeking a sprayable wound treatment for cattle to control the New World screwworm fly. The desired product combines a safe, effective insecticidal active (specifically doramectin, moxidectin, fipronil, or spinosad) with a visible dye marker for tracking treated animals. The solution should be an existing commercial product or a late-stage development candidate, ideally available in Latin America. | Private Company | N/A | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 9/12/2025 | 9/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
34 | 10/31/2025 | Life Sciences | Human Health, Food Science & Nutrition, Biomarkers, Research Tools | Clinical evidence on multi-micronutrient dosing in health outcomes | A global consumer health company is seeking human clinical evidence on the effects of multi-micronutrient combinations at intakes above the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs). The focus is on health outcomes such as cognitive health, immunity, mobility, gut health, healthy aging, and weight management. They are interested in existing studies (RCTs, cohort studies, meta-analyses), re-analysis of available datasets, and proposals for new clinical trials. | Private Company | 25,000 to 100,000 for a 6 month project | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 9/12/2025 | 9/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
35 | 10/31/2025 | Life Sciences | Biomarkers, Human Health, Diagnostics & Imaging, Research Tools | Defining biomarker fingerprints of optimal micronutrient and health states | A global consumer health company is seeking validated biomarker panels and omics/multi-omics assays to quantify combined micronutrient status and link it to outcomes relevant to cognitive health, immunity, mobility, gut health, healthy aging, or weight management and metabolic health. The goal is to identify biomarker profiles that distinguish baseline sufficiency from enhanced states of health. | Private Company | The funding range could be from $25,000 to $100,000 for a 6-month project, or as determined appropriate based on the submitted proposal. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 9/12/2025 | 9/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
36 | 10/31/2025 | Agriculture & Veterinary, Life Sciences | Ag Biotechnology, Biologics, Chemicals, Plant Varieties | Seed treatment targeting soybean sudden death syndrome | UPL is seeking environmentally friendly, low-risk seed treatment solutions to prevent or mitigate Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) in soybeans, caused by the fungus Fusarium virguliforme. They are looking for alternatives to conventional synthetic fungicides, such as biologicals, naturally derived compounds, or novel low-risk chemicals. | UPL | $50,000–$200,000 USD, depending on project scope and stage. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 9/12/2025 | 9/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
37 | 10/31/2025 | Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences | Materials, Design Specifications, Food Science & Nutrition | Material and design innovations in PET bottles for improved product evacuation | Kraft Heinz is seeking technologies to enable near-complete evacuation (95%+) of condiments like ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise from PET bottles. The goal is to reduce food waste and improve the consumer experience. Solutions of interest include coatings, additives, geometric designs, surface morphology, bio-inspired materials, and smart materials. | Kraft Heinz | $25,000 to $100,000 for a 6-month length project with the potential for expansion based on results and opportunities | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 9/12/2025 | 9/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
38 | 10/31/2025 | Engineering & Physical Sciences, Software & Information Technology | Artificial Intelligence, Simulation & Modeling, Food Science & Nutrition, Processes | Digital twins and AI for process optimization | A company in the food and consumer products sector is seeking AI and digital twin technologies to simulate manufacturing processes. The goal is to predict how changes in ingredients, equipment, or parameters affect final product quality (e.g., texture, moisture, color) to reduce the need for costly and time-consuming physical trial runs. | Private Company | N/A | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 9/12/2025 | 9/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
39 | 10/31/2025 | Life Sciences, Agriculture & Veterinary | Research Tools, Diagnostics & Imaging, Food Science & Nutrition | Sample preparation for droplet digital PCR applications | Bio-Rad Laboratories is seeking to develop a universal sample preparation method to support accurate, consistent, and sensitive pathogen quantification across a wide range of food matrices. | Bio-Rad Laboratories | Financial support starting at $100,000 USD is available to fund selected partners. | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 9/12/2025 | 9/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
40 | 11/28/2025 | Agriculture & Veterinary, Life Sciences | Ag IT, Ag Biotechnology, Plant Varieties | Bayer + N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative: Golden Ticket to Seed2Grow AgTech Incubator | Bayer is offering a startup the opportunity for a 12-month residency in the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative (N.C. PSI) Seed2Grow AgTech Incubator at North Carolina State University. The selected startup will gain access to lab and office space, shared equipment, and connections to the innovation ecosystems of N.C. PSI, Research Triangle Park (RTP), and NC State University, as well as Bayer's global innovator network. The program is interested in startups focused on regenerative agriculture, synthetic biology, advanced breeding technologies, and novel crop protection. | Bayer Crop Science | N/A | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 9/12/2025 | 9/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
41 | 12/15/2025 | Life Sciences | Human Health, Neuroscience, Research & Development | Alkermes Pathways Research Awards | The Alkermes Pathways Research Awards® program is designed to support the next generation of researchers who are working on the front lines to advance our understanding of diseases in the field of neuroscience. The Alkermes Pathways Research Awards program provides opportunities for individual grants of up to $100,000 per research project for early-career investigators focused on research relating to schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, including sleep and circadian disturbances associated with these conditions. | Alkermes | Up to $100,000 | Link | Leza Besemann (besem007@umn.edu) | Alkermes | 9/12/2025 | 9/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
42 | 1/15/2026 | Agriculture & Veterinary, Life Sciences | Ag Biotechnology, Chemicals, Biochemicals & Small Molecules | Free in vivo testing: Unleash your molecule's potential as a crop protector | BASF is offering to screen novel compounds (organic molecules, natural products, etc.) for their potential as crop protection products (herbicide, fungicide, insecticide). They will perform in silico and in vivo testing on selected compounds at no cost to the provider. The provider will receive the biological results and is free to publish them. | BASF | N/A | Link | Jason Stockman (stock776@umn.edu) | Halo | 9/12/2025 | 9/12/2025 | ||||||||||||||
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