Diversity in Innovation QuickFire Challenge
Grant funding up to $250,000
Awardees
Cura Therapeutics
Cura Therapeuticsis developing an innovative immunotherapy platform to treat a wide range of solid malignancies and infectious diseases. Their technologies harness cytokines and immune receptors to create multi-functional proteins with potent anti-cancer and anti-viral properties.
TEZCAT Laboratories LLC
TEZCAT Laboratories LLCis an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative protein-drug conjugates aimed to treat mutant Ras cancers.
Theradaptive
Theradaptiveaims to redefine regenerative medicine with a platform technology for precise delivery of biologics to enable outcomes that are out of reach for current therapeutics.
Seaspire, Inc.
Seaspire, Inc.aims to redefine skincare formulations with exceptionally effective ingredients inspired by nature to make the world healthier, safer, and more sustainable.
Overview
Our vision at Johnson & Johnson is for every person to use their unique experiences and backgrounds together – to spark solutions that create a better, healthier world.
By seeking out and encouraging diverse ideas and promoting collaborative thinking among inclusive teams, we believe the world can bring innovative healthcare solutions to patients and consumers that will improve health for humanity.
The Diversity in Innovation QuickFire Challenge offersan opportunity for U.S.-based innovators who are黑色/非裔美国人、拉丁美洲裔和American Indian or Alaska Nativeto receive funding and mentorship to advance their science.
The multicultural innovator(s) with the best idea, technology, or solution that aims to improve human healthcare will receive up to $250,000 in grant funding, access to the global JLABS network andmentorship from experts at the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.
Rewards and Benefits
- Access to the global JLABS network
- Mentorship by the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
Areas of Interest
We encourage innovators to submit potentially ground-breaking ideas in all aspects of human healthcare, including a particular interest in the following areas:
- Pharmaceuticals
- ConsumerHealthcare
- Health Technologies
- Medical Devices
- Cross-sector Initiatives
Application Process
Applications will be evaluated by a panel of reviewers and judges on the ability to meet the following criteria:
- Uniqueness of the idea
- Potential impact on human health
- Identification of key resources and plan to further idea
Why this challenge matters to us
At Johnson & Johnson Innovation, we believe a good idea can come from anywhere, and it’s our goal to find new and innovative technologies that aim to provide solutions to patients from across the world. Working together, we can spark the next great idea that can potentially change the trajectory of health.
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What happens with IP (Intellectual Property)?
As this is a no strings attached arrangement, JLABS does not acquire any IP. Any IP creation and/or protection remains the sole responsibility of the inventors.
Is a patent required to apply?
No, a patent is not required to apply. However, you should not submit any information that you wish to keep confidential or that may negatively impact upon the future patentability of your invention.
What kind of science / technology is appropriate for the Challenges?
We encourage all to apply. Find out more about what areas we desire to explore here:https://www.jnjinnovation.com/partnering
Who is eligible to apply?
Each Challenge has its own terms & conditions that can be found prior to filling out the application.
What are the specific criteria for application?
Ideas will be evaluated by a panel of independent reviewers and judges on their ability to meet the following criteria:
- Uniqueness of the idea
- Potential impact on human health
- Identification of key resources and plan to further idea
Who can I contact if I have questions about the Challenge or the application process?
Please contact[电子邮件保护]with any questions.
Where do I apply? And do I have to complete the application in one sitting?
Go JLABS.buzz/diversity to learn more. From there you can access the application website and set up an account.
ou can setup an account at https://jnj-quickfire.smapply.io. You are able to save your work and log back in to finish at a later time if needed.
Timeline
About Johnson & Johnson Innovation
强生公司创新,公司专注于accelerating all stages of innovation worldwide and forming collaborations between entrepreneurs and Johnson & Johnson’s global healthcare businesses. Johnson & Johnson Innovation provides scientists, entrepreneurs and emerging companies with one-stop access to science and technology experts who can facilitate collaborations across the pharmaceutical, medical device and consumer companies of Johnson & Johnson. Under the Johnson & Johnson Innovation umbrella of businesses, we connect with innovators through our regional Innovation Centers; Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS; Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc.; and our business development teams to create customized deals and novel collaborations that speed development of innovations to solve unmet needs in patients. JLABS provides the laboratories, expertise, education, tools and resources needed to help life science startups thrive, all with no strings attached. A Johnson & Johnson Innovation Center for Device Innovation at the Texas Medical Center (CDI @ TMC) has been established to accelerate the development of medical devices. For more information about Johnson & Johnson Innovation, please visit:www.jnjinnovation.com.
About Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS
Johnson & Johnson Innovation-JLABS (JLABS) is a global network of open innovation ecosystems, enabling and empowering innovators across a broad healthcare spectrum including pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer and health tech sectors to create and accelerate the delivery of life-saving, life-enhancing health and wellness solutions to patients around the world. JLABS achieves this by providing the optimal environment for emerging companies to catalyze growth and optimize their research and development by opening them to vital industry connections, delivering entrepreneurial programs and providing a capital-efficient, flexible platform where they can transform the scientific discoveries of today into the breakthrough healthcare solutions of tomorrow. At JLABS, we value great ideas and are passionate about removing obstacles to success to help innovators unleash the potential of their early scientific discoveries. JLABS is a no-strings-attached model, which means entrepreneurs are free to develop their science while holding on to their intellectual property. JLABS also produces campaigns aiming to seek out the best science called QuickFire Challenges. For more information, visitwww.www.2574design.comor follow@jlabs.