Catalyst Science Fund
Funding Amount
Over $20 million (launched with $3 million from Promega in 2018)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Catalyst Science Fund
Funder: Revive & Restore
Geographic Scope: International
Mission: To advance the development of new biotechnology tools to help solve conservation's most intractable problems through early-stage, transformative bio-science research and proof-of-concept projects.
Background: Launched in 2018 with a $3 million pledge from biotech company Promega. The fund has grown to over $20 million and has awarded more than 70 grants to researchers applying biotechnology tools to support genetic rescue of endangered species. A key barrier to adoption of genomic solutions by the conservation community has been the lack of success stories; the Catalyst Science Fund was created to demonstrate that this long-term approach can create new high-impact capabilities for wildlife conservation.
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Review Process: Projects reviewed by a distinguished Catalyst Science Advisory comprised of recognized leaders in biotechnology and conservation.
Contact: Bridget Baumgartner, Director of Research and Development at Revive & Restore manages the fund.
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