Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program and Translational Seed Grants Program 2026

About

An opportunity providing funding and support for Arizona-based bioscience companies, focusing on projects that address significant clinical needs and are directed by local academic or medical research institutions. Participants can receive substantial financial backing and access to professional networks to enhance their entrepreneurial efforts.

Benefits

• 💰Funding Support
  Up to $100,000 in funding over 18 months for Translational Seed Grants
• 💰Additional Funding
  Additional $100,000 for successful projects in the following year
• 🤝Professional Support
  Professional support and networking opportunities for Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program participants
• 🌐Network Access
  Access to Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee
• 💼Follow-on Funding
  Potential for follow-on funding for successful research projects.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an Arizona-based bioscience company
• Must be incorporated as an S-Corp, LLC, or C-Corp
• Must be in pre- or early-revenue stage
• Projects must address significant clinical needs
• Must be directed by investigators from Arizona nonprofit academic or medical research institutions or health systems.

Participation Commitments

• Must apply through an online portal
• Must use the grant period to de-risk product/process and secure new funding sources
• Participation in program activities and networking events.

Target Region

Arizona

Target Sector

Bioscience