Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN): Small Molecule Drug Discovery and Development for Disorders of the Nervous System (U44 Clinical Trial Optional)
Highlights
This program is tailor-made for businesses like yours. By participating, you can advance your small molecule drug discovery projects into clinical studies while retaining your intellectual property rights. This means you keep control over your innovations, allowing you to benefit fully from your hard work. Additionally, you’ll get to collaborate with NIH experts, enhancing the effectiveness of your project.
Applying for this program offers more than just funding. It allows you to run your projects in your own lab, receive support for essential research activities, and choose between entering at the Discovery or Development stage. By accelerating your path towards critical testing phases, you can move from concept to clinical trials faster.
Moreover, the application process is designed with simplicity in mind, making it accessible for businesses across all sectors and revenue levels. This is a great opportunity to push your project forward, so don’t hesitate—take the next step towards success!
Financing Details
Type of Financing
This program offers grants specifically designed to support small businesses in advancing their drug discovery and development projects. Grants are non-repayable funds, meaning you won’t have to pay them back, allowing you to focus on your project without added financial pressure.
Repayment Terms and Eligible Expenses
As these are grants, there are no interest rates or repayment terms involved. The eligible expenses include costs related to conducting disease- or target-specific assays, models, and research activities in your laboratories. You can also use the funds to collaborate with NIH-funded consultants and access contract research organizations (CROs) for areas like medicinal chemistry, toxicology, and Phase I clinical testing.
Restrictions and Fees
Funds cannot be used for general business expenses that do not directly relate to your project, such as marketing or overhead costs. Additionally, there are no application fees associated with this program. This opportunity allows you to invest fully in your research and development efforts without the burden of unexpected costs.
Qualifications
- Business Type: Small businesses are encouraged to apply.
- Location: The program is available across the country.
- Employee Count: No minimum or maximum number of employees is required.
- Company Revenue: No minimum or maximum revenue qualifications.
- Legal Structure: All legal structures are applicable.
Profit Structure: All profit structures are applicable.
Disqualifications: There are no specific disqualifications mentioned in the context provided.
Description
The Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN) is designed to help your business push small molecule drug discovery and development projects into clinical studies. You can receive funding to run your projects in your own labs. You get support for activities like disease-specific assays and models. This program also allows you to collaborate with expert NIH consultants, enhancing your project’s success.
With this program, you can start at the Discovery stage or the Development stage. If you choose the Discovery stage, you will be able to optimize promising compounds through medicinal chemistry before moving on to critical testing phases. If you enter at the Development stage, you can accelerate your project toward investigational new drug (IND) studies and Phase I clinical testing more quickly.
A major advantage of participating is that you retain your intellectual property (IP) rights. This means you'll maintain control over your patent prosecution and licensing negotiations for any drug candidates developed. That puts you in a strong position to protect and benefit from your innovations.
Program Steps
Prepare Your Documentation
Gather the following documents to complete your application:- Business license or registration
- Corporate tax returns for the last two years
- Financial statements (balance sheet and income statement)
- Project proposal detailing your small molecule drug discovery or development project
- Any preliminary research data or results
- Intellectual property documentation (if applicable)
Complete the Application Form
Fill out the program application form accurately. Include all required information about your business and project scope.Outline Your Project Plan
Provide a clear and concise project plan, including your objectives, timelines, and methods. Specify whether you are applying for the Discovery or Development stage.Submit Your Application
Review all completed documents and submit the application through the specified program portal or email address.Follow Up
After submission, keep track of your application status. Reach out to the program contacts if you have any questions or need assistance.Prepare for Collaboration
Be ready to collaborate with NIH consultants upon acceptance into the program. This includes communicating project updates and seeking guidance as needed.
