IBD Ventures Grant

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation has established IBD Ventures to promote product-oriented research that enhances the quality of life for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. With funding up to $500,000 per project, both companies and academic researchers are invited to apply. This initiative not only provides financial support but also offers accelerator resources and expert advising to help tackle unmet needs in IBD care.

NOTE: Applicants may submit a Letter of Intent at any time and these are reviewed twice per year. If an applicant is invited to prepare a Full Application, that will be due approximately 1 month after the applicant receives that invitation.
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation seeks to accelerate the development of products that aim to improve the quality of life of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. Toward that end, the Foundation has launched IBD Ventures, a dedicated funding mechanism to support product-oriented research and development. Companies and academic investigators can apply. Funding up to $500,000 per project per year will be considered. In addition, funded programs will be offered accelerator resources and advising.
Any research-based product with the potential to address an unmet need of IBD patients will be considered.

Eligibility

Companies with a primary focus on product discovery and/or development.Companies should have independent operations, appropriate capabilities and full-time staff.Investigators at academic institutions are also eligible if they can access appropriate resources for product development.