Request for Proposals: Emerging Innovation Grants
Section
Deadline Date
October 31, 2025
Donor Agency
International Orthodontics Foundation
Grant Size
$10,000 to $100,000
The Emerging Innovation Grants (EIG) provide seed funding for novel ideas and pioneering research at various stages of development, with the goal of fostering groundbreaking advancements in orthodontics.
These grants are designed to support projects from their initial concept to more advanced stages of research and development.
Focus Areas
- Early-Stage Grants: Testing fundamental hypotheses & exploring new research avenues
- Mid-Level Grants: Scaling validated concepts for real-world applications
Funding Information
- Early-Stage Grants: $15,000 per grant.
- Mid-Level Grants: $30,000 per grant.
Eligibility Criteria
- Project-Based Eligibility:
- Selection is determined by the innovation and potential impact of the project itself, rather than the applicant's academic or professional background.
- Open to All Innovators:
- Encourages participation from a wide range of innovators, including researchers, engineers, and medical professionals from fields outside traditional orthodontics. This inclusivity ensures a broad array of ideas and interdisciplinary solutions.
- Collaborative Requirement:
- Non-dental applicants must partner with a dentist or orthodontist to ensure clinical relevance. This collaborative approach ensures that the research is both innovative and directly applicable to orthodontic practice.
For more information, visit IOF.
