Federal / challenges / Grant
NIA SBIR / PA-27-100
Application routeUp to $500,000 Phase I; $2.5m Phase II for non-AD/ADRD projects
Timing in the source map: Next listed deadline: 5 January 2027; earliest listed start July 2027
Qualification: Eligible U.S. small business, credible PI and meaningful company research. Budget is mission- and scope-dependent.
Next step: Define one testable enabling technology and discuss it with NIA before drafting.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationFederal / challenges / Grant
NIA STTR / PA-27-102
Application routeNIA mission-specific ceilings; not an automatic award
Timing in the source map: Next listed deadline: 5 January 2027; earliest listed start July 2027
Qualification: At least 40% of research/analytical effort at the business and 30% at one research institution; full eligibility rules apply.
Next step: Use this route for a genuine university-dependent research collaboration, not a pass-through arrangement.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationFederal / challenges / Grant
NSF SBIR/STTR / NSF 26-510
Invitation requiredUp to $305,000 Phase I; $1.25m Phase II
Timing in the source map: Listed full deadlines: 4 November 2026 and 4 March 2027
Qualification: Project Pitch invitation and substantial technical risk in a genuinely novel technology.
Next step: Confirm invitation and proposal readiness; do not treat a website or routine consulting service as the innovation.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationFederal / challenges / R&D award
ARPA-H Health Science Futures
Rolling routeProject-specific, negotiated
Timing in the source map: Mission-office summary route described in the source map
Qualification: Transformative technical program, credible team and measurable milestones; required summary and feedback gates.
Next step: Align with a concrete measurement or predictive-model advance and confirm current instructions.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationFederal / challenges / R&D award
ARPA-H Proactive Health
Rolling routeProject-specific, negotiated
Timing in the source map: Mission-office summary route described in the source map
Qualification: A concrete prevention or functional-decline outcome; mission fit matters more than general aging language.
Next step: Develop a technically credible concept and obtain the required written feedback before a full proposal.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationFederal / challenges / Contract / prototype
MTEC FY2026 multi-topic request
Deadline listedTopic- and negotiation-dependent
Timing in the source map: 9 October amendment; listed due date 30 October 2026
Qualification: Military-medical relevance, full topic requirements and consortium qualifications. New focus area concerns trauma-related lung/kidney biomarkers.
Next step: Review the complete request and determine whether a qualified prime needs a discrete analysis contribution.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationFederal / challenges / Challenge award
J&J Human Model Systems QuickFire
Full terms need checkingUp to $100,000 advertised award funding
Timing in the source map: Sponsor announcement lists 23 October 2026 deadline
Qualification: Scalable human-relevant models; Singapore ecosystem interest. The advertised pool is not a guaranteed amount for every winner.
Next step: Check the sponsor’s complete challenge terms and existing model/team readiness before applying.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationFederal / challenges / Commercial contract
Already-funded laboratory / CRO procurement
No named open bidQuote a defined work package
Timing in the source map: Customer-specific procurement rather than a grant application
Qualification: A real budgeted need, supplier approval, allowable scope and contract terms.
Next step: Find a funded project with a specific analysis or study-operations requirement; no buyer need is assumed here.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationFederal / challenges / Contract / prototype
DARPA BTO opportunities
WatchlistCall-specific
Timing in the source map: Identified FY2026 BTO call expired 30 September 2026
Qualification: Live notice and national-security relevance are essential; not a general open aging grant.
Next step: Look for a current responsive call instead of recycling an expired announcement.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationFederal / challenges / R&D award
ARPA-H small-business 2026 round
Closed in source snapshotTopic-specific
Timing in the source map: Solution-summary gate was 17 July; later gates September/October 2026
Qualification: New applicants cannot assume they can join a closed round.
Next step: Check future topics or an appropriate rolling mission-office route; do not budget an unawarded grant.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationFederal / challenges / Challenge award
NIH NAMs Reduction to Practice Challenge
Restricted continuation$7m total competition pool in source map
Timing in the source map: Phase 2 Milestone 1 to 22 March 2027
Qualification: Continuation restricted to Phase 1 winners; the pool is not a typical award or a new-entrant opening.
Next step: A service role with an eligible team would require a real buyer and permitted contract.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationFederal / challenges / Prize
XPRIZE Healthspan
No open late-entry spotsDo not model prize receipts
Timing in the source map: Finals-stage capacity limitation reported in the map
Qualification: Entry and trial costs can be substantial; no new Karam entry is established.
Next step: Consider a permitted service role only if an existing team has an actual requirement.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationState / Investment
Maryland TEDCO Seed Funds
Location-gatedRegulatory ceilings up to $500,000 each for listed TCF / Life Science routes
Timing in the source map: Seed application route described as open
Qualification: Maryland qualification and commitment; source map notes a five-year clawback commitment.
Next step: Confirm the fund, eligibility, investment terms and actual operating commitment.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationState / Grant
TEDCO SBIR/STTR Matching Funds
Prior award requiredLesser of 25% or $25,000 Phase I / $75,000 Phase II
Timing in the source map: Quarterly process; September round passed in the snapshot
Qualification: Recent qualifying federal award and Maryland requirements; not available merely for planning an application.
Next step: Confirm the next RFA and award eligibility with TEDCO.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationState / Grant
Virginia Lab-to-Launch
Location and license gatedUp to $50,000
Timing in the source map: Rolling route
Qualification: Virginia startup using the Fast-Track License with a specified Virginia R1 university.
Next step: First identify a suitable technology and qualifying license; check reimbursable uses.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationState / Grant / convertible note
Virginia Launch
Location-gatedSolicitation- or term-specific
Timing in the source map: Quarterly grant solicitations; notes rolling
Qualification: Virginia economic presence and stage requirements. Grant and note routes have different obligations.
Next step: Choose the actual instrument and read its current application terms.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationState / Investment
Virginia Venture Partners
Location-gated$250,000 pre-seed; up to $1m seed
Timing in the source map: Rolling application route
Qualification: Virginia-based business with an investment case; not non-dilutive grant money.
Next step: Prepare a credible product, team and growth case before pursuing investment.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationState / Loan
NCBiotech Small Business Research Loan
Location-gated$150,000–$350,000
Timing in the source map: Company-specific review
Qualification: Qualifying North Carolina operations and loan terms; debt must be repaid.
Next step: Confirm the technical scope, eligibility and repayment terms before modeling runway.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationState / Loan
NCBiotech Strategic Growth Loan
Later-stage qualification$350,000–$650,000
Timing in the source map: Follows technical proof and investment in the source map
Qualification: Qualifying North Carolina operations and growth-stage readiness.
Next step: Obtain current debt terms and confirm the financing sequence.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationState / Grant
DC Technology Ecosystem Fund
Closed in source snapshotProgram-specific; no Karam amount established
Timing in the source map: 2026 deadline listed as 29 May
Qualification: Ecosystem-development organizations/programs; a stale OPEN label does not override a passed deadline.
Next step: Consider a future qualified ecosystem or consortium role rather than assuming operating support.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationInternational / Grant / investment
EU EIC Accelerator
Entity and maturity gatedGrant component below €2.5m; investment subject to terms
Timing in the source map: Next listed full batch: 4 November 2026
Qualification: Eligible EU/associated-country entity required before full proposal for a non-associated-country company; technical maturity matters.
Next step: Establish a genuine eligible operation and confirm current stage and application rules.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationInternational / Competition-specific
Innovate UK
WatchlistNo matched award amount established
Timing in the source map: Specific live competition required
Qualification: Lead generally UK registered; project activity and partner rules vary.
Next step: Find a live, eligible competition and a substantive UK work program before pursuing a route.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationInternational / Grant
India BIRAC Biotechnology Ignition Grant
Ownership and call gatedUp to INR 50 lakh; up to 18 months
Timing in the source map: Current BIG call must be verified
Qualification: Indian eligibility rules; company instructions in the map require at least 51% Indian-citizen ownership.
Next step: Check the current call and ownership requirements; not a direct ordinary U.S.-owned-company grant.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationInternational / Accelerator support
Korea K-Startup Grand Challenge
2026 application window passedProgram support; individual award terms vary
Timing in the source map: Applications listed April–May; program August–November 2026
Qualification: Qualifying foreign startup with real participation in Korea; future-cycle terms need confirmation.
Next step: Treat as a future-cycle internationalization option, not a currently open grant.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationInternational / Partner opportunity
China research and commercial partner route
No grant verifiedNo directly accessible Karam grant established
Timing in the source map: Project- and partner-specific
Qualification: Research/data rights and applicable cross-border disclosure and security requirements.
Next step: Begin with a specific scientific or buyer need and qualified advisers rather than an assumed grant.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationPrivate capital / Investment
age1
Investment thesis fitStated checks $500,000–$4m
Timing in the source map: Early-stage longevity therapeutics, tools and technology
Qualification: An investable company and asset, not an entitlement to capital.
Next step: Prepare customer proof, technical milestones, team and ownership of the product or licensed asset.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationPrivate capital / Investment
Hevolution investment arm
Investment thesis fitNo universal check size published
Timing in the source map: Early aging biology and enabling platforms
Qualification: Concrete team and science; investment terms are separate from philanthropic grants.
Next step: Approach the official investment channel with a defined asset and development case.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationPrivate capital / Investment
Kizoo
Investment thesis fitNo general amount established in the map
Timing in the source map: Rejuvenation biotechnology and age-related damage repair
Qualification: Stronger fit for a therapeutic or enabling technology than a general content business.
Next step: Confirm current thesis and prepare a rights-backed scientific program.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationPrivate capital / Accelerator / investment
SOSV NY / SOSV SF
Program fit requiredConfirm current terms directly
Timing in the source map: 2026 branding transition noted in the source map
Qualification: Appropriate program participation and technology-company commitment.
Next step: Check current infrastructure, investment terms and participation requirements; do not reuse old accelerator terms.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationPrivate capital / Research financing
VitaDAO / VitaLabs
Research application routeAgreement-specific; IP-related terms may apply
Timing in the source map: Current intake must be confirmed
Qualification: Ownership, governance, sublicensing and economic rights can be material.
Next step: Evaluate research fit and the proposed rights before treating financing as unrestricted support.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationPrivate capital / Grant
Hevolution philanthropic RFAs
Matching live call requiredRFA-specific
Timing in the source map: General grants page is not itself an open matched call
Qualification: For-profit eligibility and the scientific scope depend on the individual RFA.
Next step: Verify a live call, recipient eligibility and full terms before investing in an application.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationPrivate capital / Grant
AFAR / Glenn junior-faculty grants
Academic / nonprofit gated2026 source amount: up to $160,000
Timing in the source map: Cycle-specific
Qualification: Qualifying faculty/nonprofit settings; not direct Karam operating grants.
Next step: A genuine academic collaborator applies for its own qualifying work; any paid company role must be allowed.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationPrivate capital / Grant
Glenn Foundation Discovery Award
Academic / nonprofit gated2026 source amount: $555,000 over 3 years
Timing in the source map: Cycle-specific
Qualification: Restricted faculty/nonprofit qualifications and full program terms.
Next step: Confirm a genuine qualified investigator and research fit; do not route through a shell organization.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationPrivate capital / Grant
Longevity Impetus Grants
For-profit projects excluded in sourceFAQ range: $10,000–$500,000
Timing in the source map: Current official intake needs confirmation
Qualification: Source FAQ excludes for-profit projects; academic/nonprofit route only.
Next step: Confirm the official current program and proper recipient before relying on the hosted FAQ.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationRunway / Tax benefit
Federal payroll research credit
Tax qualification requiredEligible small businesses may elect up to $500,000
Timing in the source map: Depends on expenses, elections and payroll liability
Qualification: Qualified activities, business history, funded-research rules and actual tax liability.
Next step: Have a CPA evaluate facts and keep contemporaneous records; a ceiling is not cash awarded.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationRunway / Tax benefit
Domestic R&D deduction / Section 174A
Tax qualification requiredA deduction, not a dollar-for-dollar payment
Timing in the source map: Source framework applies to tax years beginning after 2024
Qualification: Qualifying domestic research expenditures and applicable rules/elections.
Next step: Coordinate federal, state and credit/deduction treatment with the company’s CPA.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationRunway / Service credit
AWS Activate
Selective eligibilityMap: $1,000 entry; selected founders up to $5,000; qualifying provider-backed startups up to $200,000
Timing in the source map: Credits have terms, permitted uses and expiry
Qualification: Program criteria; consultancy-only models may not qualify.
Next step: Budget eligible compute actually needed, not the face value of a headline credit.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationRunway / Service credit
Google for Startups Cloud
Selective eligibilityMap: $2,000 prefunded; eligible funded up to $200,000; qualifying AI up to $350,000
Timing in the source map: Terms and spend coverage vary by tier and year
Qualification: Funding and AI-program criteria; year-two support can cover only part of eligible spending.
Next step: Calculate net spend and migration costs; credits cannot pay salaries or substitute for revenue.
Source-map snapshot: 15 October 2026 · not a live eligibility determinationNo matching route. Clear a filter. Absence from this directory is not proof that no funding exists.
