The Flinn Foundation Translational Seed Grants Program is a competitive funding opportunity designed to accelerate the commercialization of innovative health-related discoveries emerging from Arizona universities, research institutions, and health-care systems. The program provides awards of up to $100,000 over 18 months to research teams developing new products, technologies, diagnostics, therapeutics, or services that address significant clinical needs.
Date: August 14, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. AZ
Location: Online only
The 2027 competition marks the beginning of a renewed five-year program with enhanced alignment to the Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program, placing greater emphasis on mentorship, entrepreneurial development, and commercialization readiness. Successful projects may also be considered for follow-on funding or direct admission into the Foundation's Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program.
