New England Pediatric Device Consortium - Request for Applications

[Jonathan Beckwith]

The New England Pediatric Device Consortium (NEPDC) is currently accepting applications for resources that will accelerate development of pediatric medical devices.

NEPDC is a non-profit foundation supported by the FDA’s Office of Orphan Products Development. Available Seed Awards provide initial development funding and access to an extensive network of clinicians, researchers, technologists, and business development specialists located at institutions throughout New England. Applications describing disruptive technologies as well as incremental technology improvements are welcome, as are pediatric technologies that may have limited market size but high potential for improving the life of a child.

Eligibility requirements for Seed Awards include:

• The technology / device must addresses a clear pediatric need
• The technology / device must meet the FDA’s definition of a medical device
• Technology / devices that have previously received funding from FDA-funded pediatric device consortia are not eligible
• Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible

Applicants are welcome to submit concepts and solutions across the commercialization spectrum, from raw ideas to near-to-market devices; however, funding preference will be given to devices that have developed past the concept stage of design. For more information regarding NEPDC, including full details of the application process and submission deadlines, please visit us online at www.nepdc.org, or contact us directly at info@nepdc.org.

[Jonathan Beckwith]

Re: New England Pediatric Device Consortium - Request for Applications

Dear Colleagues,

If you have not yet completed your application for a NEPDC Pre-Seed Award, please note that the deadline for submission has been extended. All applications must still be entered through the web-based submission system, but they will now be accepted until 6 p.m. (est) on Wednesday, June 18. For more information regarding NEPDC, including full details of the application process, please visit us online at www.nepdc.org.

Please forward this announcement along to others who will benefit from this information.

For any additional questions, our office can be reached at by either email (info@nepdc.org) or phone (603-678-8260).

Best Regards,
Jonathan Beckwith

The New England Pediatric Device Consortium (NEPDC) is currently accepting applications for resources that will accelerate development of pediatric medical devices.

NEPDC is a non-profit foundation supported by the FDA’s Office of Orphan Products Development. Available Seed Awards provide initial development funding and access to an extensive network of clinicians, researchers, technologists, and business development specialists located at institutions throughout New England. Applications describing disruptive technologies as well as incremental technology improvements are welcome, as are pediatric technologies that may have limited market size but high potential for improving the life of a child.

Eligibility requirements for Seed Awards include:

• The technology / device must addresses a clear pediatric need
• The technology / device must meet the FDA’s definition of a medical device
• Technology / devices that have previously received funding from FDA-funded pediatric device consortia are not eligible
• Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible

Applicants are welcome to submit concepts and solutions across the commercialization spectrum, from raw ideas to near-to-market devices; however, funding preference will be given to devices that have developed past the concept stage of design. For more information regarding NEPDC, including full details of the application process and submission deadlines, please visit us online at www.nepdc.org, or contact us directly at info@nepdc.org.