All projects will have check-in calls with the PDC at least quarterly to maintain momentum and ensure coordination of services. Typically these services will be accomplished through 1-3 meetings with the respective PDC advisor over the course of the year. The program is restricted to U.S.-based applicants.Īccepted projects considered by the PDC and its advisors to be commercially viable will receive a grant of up to $100,000 along with commercialization services as appropriate to the project’s stage and needs, including but not limited to: In addition to up to $100,000 in funding (thanks to support from FDA and other matching funds), the award involves mentoring, advising, and subsequent tracking of project progress, including regular progress and spending updates. Projects at any stage of development are encouraged to apply, with no restriction as to therapeutic area.
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The Accelerator is open to any promising pediatric device idea or project that, if accepted, is willing to invest the necessary time to work with the PDC, our advisors, and our mentors to develop their idea into a marketable product.
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The UCSF-Stanford PDC Accelerator, our direct funding program, is offered once annually, participants selected through a Pitch competition in March and participation running April to March (one year) for accepted applicants.