The PDIC was established to serve creators of the very best innovations and solutions for pediatric care. The PDIC provides funding support and expert guidance for funded projects, including clinical needs assessment; engineering and technical product development; regulatory; intellectual property and commercialization.
The following innovators are eligible to apply for PDIC funding:
- University of Minnesota clinicians and researchers with a concept for a new technology or an existing pediatric health innovation
- Industry or community-based collaborators working with a University of Minnesota partner to advance a pediatric product or service
- For full eligibility information, see the ODAT Translational Research Funding Guidelines
Submission and Review Processes
If you believe that your project meets the criteria listed above, you may submit an application through the Office of Discovery and Translation (ODAT) application portal.
ODAT will review your application for eligibility criteria and alignment with program goals. Funding for approved projects may be issued in milestones at the discretion of ODAT and/or the PDIC.
Project funding is provided by the University of Minnesota, CTSI Office of Discovery and Translation
| Applications submitted by | Review period | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| January 31 | February–April | May |
| May 31 | June–August | September |
| September 30 | October–December | January |