MBArC has identified the following list of resources/tools for its proof-of-concept applicants and awardees. Learn about NIH initiatives in translational research, see what your libraries and tech transfer offices offer, and access other resources. Also, discover opportunities for follow-on funding and small business start-up support. New resources will be added as they become available.
NIH Expert Consult (available to MBArC Funded Projects)
Meet with an NIH Program Officer or NIH SEED Innovator Support Team to discuss innovator-chosen topics relevant to your MBArC funded project. Please contact MBArC Program Management for the REACH award number needed for the Request Form.
NIH REACH (NCAI Centers and REACH)
Learn about other NIH REACH and NCAI hubs.
- National Institutes of Health
- Boston Biomedical Innovation Center (B-BIC)
- NIH Center for Accelerated Innovations at Cleveland Clinic
- University of California Center for Accelerated Innovation
- Kentucky Network for Innovation and Commercialization
- Long Island Bioscience Hub
- University of Louisville ExCITE program
- Rutgers Optimizes Innovation
- Washington Entrepreneurial REACH
- SPARK | REACH Colorado
Libraries
Looking for market reports, industry analysis, or patent information? Check out your local and institutional library resources.
- University of Missouri Libraries
- MU Biomedical Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- University of Kansas Libraries
- University of Missouri Kansas City Libraries
- University of Missouri St. Louis Libraries
- Missouri S&T Library
- University of Kansas Medical Center Libraries
- Langston University
- Witchita State University
- Fort Hays State University
- Emporia State University
- Pittsburg State University
- Washburn University
- Kansas State University Library
- University of South Dakota Library
- University of North Dakota Library
- Oklahoma University Library
- University of Nebraska Medical Center Library
Tech Transfer Offices
Reach out to your campus Tech Transfer Office and/or Office of Research to learn about your institution’s intellectual property protection requirements and commercialization resources.
- University of Missouri Technology Advancement Office
- University of Kansas Center for Technology Commercialization
- Missouri S&T Technology Transfer and Economic Development
- University of Missouri St Louis Technology Transfer
- University of Missouri Kansas City Office of Research Services Commercialization
- Witchita State University Office of Research
- Langston University Office of Research
- Kansas State University Technology Transfer and Development
- University of South Dakota Technology Transfer Office
- University of North Dakota Corporate Engagement and Commercialization
- Oklahoma University Office of Technology Commercialization
- University of Nebraska Medical Center Technology Transfer
USPTO, FDA, and Related Resources
Search official databases for patent, clinical trial, and regulatory information.
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Google Patents
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- CDERLearn Training and Education | FDA
- CDRH Learn | FDA
- Drugs@FDA: FDA-Approved Drugs
- Medical Device Databases | FDA
- Catalog of Regulatory Science Tools to Help Assess New Medical Devices | FDA
- CDER Small Business & Industry Assistance (SBIA) | FDA
Educational Resources
These resources provide educational tools for a range of topics associated with translating research.
- NCAI/REACH Educational Resources
- Skipper BioMed | Cancer Medical Research Consultancy
- CIMIT CRAASH - Commercialization Readiness
- NHLBI Catalyze Resources
Entrepreneur Resources
Organizations and federal resources to help identify funding opportunities and entrepreneurial training.
- BioGenerator
- SHARPhub
- Federal Resources and Databases to support R&D Innovation
- MOSourceLink
- KCSourceLInk
Follow-On Funding
Explore opportunities for follow-on federal and private funding.
- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
- NIH Applicant Assistance Program (Assists small businesses with an interest in preparing and submitting an SBIR or STTR application)
- NIH SBIR
- NSF SBIR
- NINDS Division of Translational Research (DTR)
- Bridging Interventional Development Gaps (BrIDGs)
- Therapeutics for Rare and Neglected Diseases (TRND)
- Centennial Investors
- Cultivation Capital
- Mid-America Angels
- Women's Capital Connection
- Flagship Pioneering
- Atlas Venture
- Orphan Products Grants Program | FDA
- Startup Prize
Accelerators and Incubators
Regional and global programs that support and mentor new start-ups.
- BioGenerator
- BioNexus KC
- JLabs by Johnson&Johnson
- Bayer’s Grants4Apps
- AstraZeneca Incubator
- Illumina Accelerator
- Bayer CoLaborator
- Medtech Innovator
- Plug and Play
- KidsX
- Y Combinator
Health Care Foundation Funding
Foundations with funding opportunities and initiatives to further health care innovation and entrepreneurship.
