OCTRI translational science pilot award

OCTRI will be permanently adding a translational science pilot award to its funding opportunities in early 2027. 

Translational science projects address research barriers with generalizable solutions. Examples of translational science projects can be found in:

• Dr. Cindy Morris' OHSU Research Town Hall presentation from Dec 2, 2024 (slides, video recording). 
• The upcoming OCTRI Research Forum on Translational Science Concepts and Funding on September 18 at 12:00 p.m.

Check back soon for the Request for Applications.

BIP device, diagnostic, and software award

• Application deadline: Letters of intent due September 15, 2026
• Award amount: up to $40,000
• This funding opportunity is intended for medical device and diagnostic technology projects. Through this funding mechanism, OCTRI, and OHSU Innovates, intend to support and accelerate creative, interdisciplinary device, diagnostic, and software development research at OHSU. Projects will typically be supported for a one-year period. Predetermined milestones and quantitative metrics of success will be evaluated on a regular basis.

Review the Request for Applications.

Questions? Please contact Jonathan Jubera: jubera@ohsu.edu.

BIP Drug discovery and therapeutics development award

• Application deadline: Closed
• Award amount: up to $60,000
• This funding opportunity is intended for drug discovery platforms and therapeutic technology projects. Examples of responsive application topics include but are not limited to: development and validation of drug targets, screening platforms, small molecules, antibodies, vaccines and biologics. Through this funding mechanism, OCTRI, and OHSU Innovates, intend to support and accelerate creative, interdisciplinary drug discovery and therapeutic development research at OHSU. Projects will typically be supported for a one-year period. Predetermined milestones and quantitative metrics of success will be evaluated on a regular basis.
• Eligibility: Principal Investigators must meet the OHSU eligibility requirements.

Questions? Please contact Jonathan Jubera: jubera@ohsu.edu.

Regulatory Consultation and Assistance Program

• Apply now!
• Award amount: up to $7,000
• OCTRI is accepting applications for funding regulatory consultation services for OHSU investigators. A one-time award of up to $7,000 can be used to hire regulatory consultants to provide an overview of FDA rules and procedures specific to moving your technology or project towards commercialization. 

Questions? Please contact Claudia Nakama: nakama@ohsu.edu

The Innovation Development and Entrepreneurship Acceleration (IDEA) Fund

The IDEA Fund provides strategic, timely funding for: 1) developing technologies, 2) funding for OHSU startup companies, and 3) innovation and commercialization educational programming support to help bridge the early-stage funding gap often experienced by innovators when moving through the commercialization process. 

The 3 funding tracks are described below. Please send questions to oce@ohsu.edu.

I. Gap Funding Technology Support

• To be used for previously disclosed technologies that could benefit from a targeted grant to bridge a critical gap or achieve a significant milestone toward commercialization.
• Technology development should be underway for projects seeking IDEA Gap Funding.
• Technologies previously awarded grant funding (e.g., OCTRI Biomedical Innovation Program) are preferred.  

Applications are currently closed for gap funding, but please check back for future opportunities.

II. OHSU Startup Company Support

• To be used as seed funds and SBIR/STTR matching funds for OHSU startups
• Startup support is open to companies whose formation was dependent on the licensing of OHSU’s technology. These startups can apply for funding under 2 options: 1) up to $15,000 in seed funding for new startups 2) up to $15,000 in SBIR or STTR grant matching support for each award received.

III. Innovation and Commercialization Educational Support

• To be used to support educational programming and events in support of innovation and commercialization efforts and benefiting the OHSU community.

Phase 0/00 funding

Business Oregon and OCTRI are helping Oregon small businesses access federal funding through successful Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications. Here’s what you need to know:

• Phase 0 submissions must be received a minimum of four weeks prior to the sponsoring federal agency's due dates.
• The complete RFA is available here.
• Have questions? Please email Jonathan Jubera.

SBIR/STTR Technical and Business Assistance (TABA)

TABA Funding is part of a comprehensive federal program intended to help small businesses identify and address their most pressing product development needs. TABA programs assist small businesses in:

• Making better technical decisions concerning such projects;
• Solving technical problems which arise during the conduct of such projects;
• Minimizing technical risks associated with such projects; and
• Developing and commercializing new commercial products and processes resulting from such projects, including intellectual property protections.

Small Businesses may request:

• Up to $6,500 per year for a Phase I
• Up to $50,000 across all years per Phase II project

Please contact Jonathan Jubera jubera@ohsu.edu, for more information.

OCTRI training grants

• OCTRI KL2 Program

• OSLER TL1 Program