This page is dedicated to the list of Industry Funding opportunities with past deadlines. These are available for viewing for when the they open up at a later date.
September 2025
Sony Research Award Program - 9/15/2025 - Up to $150K
| Summary | As part of one of the world's most innovative and recognizable brands, we are committed to support university research and innovation in the U.S., Canada, India, and select European countries, while also fostering partnerships with university faculty and researchers. The Sony Research Award Program provides funding for cutting-edge academic research and helps build a collaborative relationship between faculty and Sony researchers. With awards up to $150,000 USD* per year for each accepted proposal, both the Faculty Innovation Award and Focused Research Award create new opportunities for university faculties and research institutions to engage in pioneering research that could drive new technologies, industries and the future. |
| Funding | Up to $150K |
| Themes | Information Technology, Entertainment Technology, Device Technology |
| Deadline | 11:59pm PDT September 15, 2025 |
| Contact | info@tdg.ucla.edu |
| SONY RESEARCH AWARD PROGRAM |
Microsoft AI Economy Institute (AIEI) Program - 9/29 - $75K
| Summary | The Microsoft AI Economy Institute (AIEI) invites proposals for its second global research call, focused on shaping the future of work, learning, and opportunity in the age of generative AI. AIEI supports the intentional and inclusive diffusion of AI, informed by rigorous research and scholarly discourse. The program seeks to accelerate understanding of how GenAI is transforming productivity, labor markets, and workforce development. It emphasizes identifying drivers and barriers to GenAI adoption and providing actionable insights for policymakers, educators, employers, and workers. Research themes include the impact of AI on entry-level jobs, K-12 teaching, and opportunities for community, technical, and vocational colleges. |
| Funding | $75,000 |
| Themes | Artificial Intelligence |
| Deadline | September 29, 2025, 5PM Pacific Time |
| Contact | info@tdg.ucla.edu (will be forwarded to appropriate RIA Officer/BDO) |
| Microsoft AI Economy Institute Program |
Sony Research Award Program - 9/15 - Up to $150K
| Summary | As part of one of the world's most innovative and recognizable brands, we are committed to support university research and innovation in the U.S., Canada, India, and select European countries, while also fostering partnerships with university faculty and researchers. The Sony Research Award Program provides funding for cutting-edge academic research and helps build a collaborative relationship between faculty and Sony researchers. With awards up to $150,000 USD* per year for each accepted proposal, both the Faculty Innovation Award and Focused Research Award create new opportunities for university faculties and research institutions to engage in pioneering research that could drive new technologies, industries and the future. |
| Funding | Up to $150K |
| Themes | Information Technology, Entertainment Technology, Device Technology |
| Deadline | 11:59pm PDT September 15, 2025 |
| Contact | info@tdg.ucla.edu |
| SONY RESEARCH AWARD PROGRAM |
November 2025
GenScript Life Science Research Grant Program - Up to $100K
| Summary | GenScript Life Science Research Grant Program is a new initiative dedicated to supporting breakthroughs in life science research areas, including but not limited to those indicated below. This program is designed to empower researchers by providing grant funding earmarked explicitly for purchasing GenScript reagents and services. |
| Funding | Up to $100,000 |
| Themes | Gene and Cell Therapy Development, Antibody Drug Discovery, AI Drug Discovery, Vaccine Development, Diagnostics |
| Deadline | November 15 |
| Contact | info@tdg.ucla.edu |
| GenScript: Life Science Research Grant Program |
December 2025
Medtronic AY26/27
| Summary | Medtronic's Neuromodulation Medical Education department is accepting fellowship grant applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Medtronic’s grant funding ability may vary year over year. There is no guarantee of support upon submission of a request. |
| Funding | Varies |
| Themes | Pain, ITB or DBS |
| Deadline | December 12, 2025 |
| Contact | info@tdg.ucla.edu |
| Medtronic Clinical Fellowship |
JANUARY 2026
Sanofi INext Pitching
| Summary | The iNext Pitching Competition aims to identify and incubate breakthrough ideas that push the boundaries of traditional R&D and venture investment frameworks. This year, we are looking for early innovative proposals in the fields of either (1) Next-Gen approaches to counter aging related cellular and tissue dysfunction and/or (2) paradigm shifting strategies for targeted delivery of large molecules and nucleic acids. Selected “Moonshot” ideas will receive up to USD $500,000 per project (inclusive of all costs) to fund an 18-month journey of groundbreaking research, supported by Sanofi’s R&D expertise. |
| Funding | $500,000 |
| Themes | Life Sciences |
| Deadline | January 31st 2026 |
| Contact | inext@sanofi.com |
| Sanofi - iNext Competition Application |