Announcements

2012 PreCede Grant Competition Now Open

The new PreCede grant competition is designed to help position eligible early-stage Washington state life sciences companies for near-term equity investment. PreCede grants will support research and development activities focused on validating the commercial merit of promising health-related technologies, such as proof of concept studies or prototype construction and testing.

This competition is open to for-profit entities that meet all of the following criteria:

  • Pursuing development-stage health or health-care related products or services;
  • Have a substantial presence in Washington; and
  • Have not received substantial equity investment.

Non-profit organizations and educational institutions may not apply directly for funding through the PreCede grant competition.

Pre-proposals are required and must be submitted through the online application system by March 7, 2012, 5 PM Pacific Time. Only a subset of pre-proposals will be invited to submit a full proposal.

Proposal application instructions, forms, and reviewer guidelines were posted on the competition webpage on January 30 and 31, 2012. 

Proposals Received for 2011 Commercialization Grant Competition-Round 2

LSDF has received 13 proposals in Round 2 of the 2011 commercialization grant competition, which promotes translation of research into health-care products and services (click here to view a list of proposals). These proposals will be reviewed for scientific and technical merit, commercial potential, and their ability to advance LSDF’s primary strategic goals for Washington—improving health and health care, stimulating economic activity, and promoting life sciences competitiveness. 

LSDF Has Moved – New Address and Phone Numbers

LSDF has moved to 1551 Eastlake Avenue East in Seattle – a new hub for life sciences innovation, collaboration, and networking. Our email addresses have not changed, but please note our new mailing address and phone numbers:

1551 Eastlake Ave E, Suite 325

Seattle WA 98102-3706

Main Phone Number:  (206) 456-9577

Fax: (206) 456-9578           

New phone numbers for individual staff members can be found   here. 

LSDF is Now on Facebook!

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