Flinn Foundation seed grants: Information session and Q&A

Join Joanna Yang Yowler, PhD, the Flinn Foundation's program manager for Translational Biosciences and Entrepreneurship, and Bruce Burgess, director of Venture development at Tech Launch Arizona, for a virtual information session Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. designed specifically for University of Arizona faculty members and researchers. 

Learn how to apply for up to $100,000 in seed funding through the Seed Grants to Promote Translational Research Program, which supports promising early stage projects advancing toward real-world clinical impact.

In the most recent award cycle, seven U of A teams were selected. Your project could be next.

During the session, you’ll learn:

• Program goals and eligibility requirements
• Key dates and tips for a successful application
• Support offered beyond the funding
• How the program aligns with Arizona’s long-term bioscience roadmap
• Opportunities to meet one on one with Flinn staff members during the application period

🔍Important Dates:

• Application opens: Sept. 3, 2025
• Application deadline: Oct. 31, 2025
• Award notifications: March 2026
• Funding: $100,000 for 18 months, with possible $100,000 extension

The session will include a live Q&A, so bring your questions and get insights straight from the Flinn Foundation team.

Open to U of A faculty and research staff across all health and biomedical fields

Register for the webinar