Grand Challenges Explorations

Seeks proposals directly relevant to developing countries that apply an emerging technology/ies (artificial intelligence, materials science, wearable sensors, synthetic biology, nanotechnology, microscopy, augmented and virtual reality, geospatial mapping, robotics, and DNA sequencing) for new and potentially transformative solutions in global health priority area (infectious disease outcomes, pregnancy and birth outcomes, child growth and development outcomes, disease surveillance, and research for the development of new vaccines, drugs (including non-hormonal contraceptives), and diagnostics).

Initial grants are for USD $100,000 and successful projects are eligible to receive follow-on funding of up to USD $1 million. Applicants can be at any experience level and from any type of organization.

Deadline: April 10th 11.30h am PDT

For more information click Emerging Technologies for New Solutions in Global Health Priority Areas