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Application Open: Springboard Enterprises 2019 Health Innovation Hub: Life Sciences

Women life science entrepreneurs: Springboard Enterprises is now accepting application for the 2019 Health Innovation Hub: Life Sciences track.
Springboard’s Health Innovation Hub: Life Sciences 2019 is a year-long program for women-led seeking growth funding and expert connections to develop solutions in healthcare, including new drugs, diagnostics, pharma technologies, treatments for rare diseases, and medical devices. Those selected for the program will be matched with a personal advisory team of experts and invited to participate in several in-person and virtual sessions, workshops, and presentation opportunities.
Priority Deadline is March 1! Full information on the program can be found at sb.co/HIH

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Applications are now open for the 12th BioREACH Award Program from the Center for Biotechnology, which provides $50,000 in translational research funding for Stony Brook faculty and postdoctoral researchers to generate the evidence needed to advance promising innovations to the next stage of development.

BioREACH funds milestone-driven studies and welcomes biomedical innovations as well as platforms, tools, computational technologies, and other enabling technologies with the potential to contribute to solutions addressing unmet needs in health.

Application deadline: October 29, 2026, 5:00pm ET

For info sessions, eligibility and deadlines visit our REACH Website and FAQ.

The Center for Biotechnology (CfB) has helped advance some of Stony Brook University’s most impactful biomedical innovations, among them the yeast two-hybrid system, Xiaflex®, ReoPro®, Oracea®, and 3D virtual colonoscopy. The CfB has supported more than 475 faculty-led translational research projects and contributed to 306 license agreements generating $51 million in royalty returns to the University.

Questions? Reach out to our program contacts or sign up for office hours:

Dee Dao, PhD, Associate Director, dee.dao@stonybrook.edu
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 2–3:30 PM | Sign up Here

Zelda Mendelowitz, PhD, Venture Associate, zelda.mendelowitz@stonybrook.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8–11 AM | Sign up Here

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The Long Island Manufacturing Extension Partnership (LIMEP) has a new Manufacturing Grant Opportunity for modernization and equipment needs.

Empire State Development (ESD) has a new grant opportunity to expand manufacturing businesses. Applications are due July 31st by 4PM for the ESD Manufacturing Grant program. Assisting small Long Island manufacturing companies is a top priority of ESD and the regional MEP. Those interested in applying are strongly encouraged to get in touch with the team at LIMEP: https://www.stonybrook.edu/mtrc/

Additional information about the Small Manufacturer Modernization Grant Program can be found on the ESD website: https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/long-island

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The College of Business at Stony Brook University invites applications for a non-tenure track part time lecturer position to teach Biotechnology Enterprises - Finance & Operations during the Fall 2026 semester.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching, a commitment to student success, and a deep understanding of the international of the biotechnology industry and developing enterprises. Interested Candidates should apply by July 23rd! https://apply.interfolio.com/189240

"Biotechnology Enterprises - Finance & Operations" is one of the main pillars of the Advanced Graduate Certificate in Life Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship, designed to enhance student’s understanding of how biological sciences translate into new therapeutics, diagnostics and/or medical devices, and provided an introduction to the fundamental business and industry aspects of critical in leveraging technology platforms into biological sciences oriented start-up companies. The successful candidate can anticipate working closely with the Department of Biomedical Engineering as well as the Center for Biotechnology to ensure the course aligns with the certificate’s intent and the Center for Biotechnology’s objective of preparing students for careers in the biotechnology and life sciences industry.

The application link, and further details on the role's responsibilities & requirements can be found at the link above.

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Applications are now open for the 12th BioREACH Award Program from the Center for Biotechnology, which provides $50,000 in translational research funding for Stony Brook faculty and postdoctoral researchers to generate the evidence needed to advance promising innovations to the next stage of development.

BioREACH funds milestone-driven studies and welcomes biomedical innovations as well as platforms, tools, computational technologies, and other enabling technologies with the potential to contribute to solutions addressing unmet needs in health.

Application deadline: October 29, 2026, 5:00pm ET

For info sessions, eligibility and deadlines visit our REACH Website and FAQ.

The Center for Biotechnology (CfB) has helped advance some of Stony Brook University’s most impactful biomedical innovations, among them the yeast two-hybrid system, Xiaflex®, ReoPro®, Oracea®, and 3D virtual colonoscopy. The CfB has supported more than 475 faculty-led translational research projects and contributed to 306 license agreements generating $51 million in royalty returns to the University.

Questions? Reach out to our program contacts or sign up for office hours:

Dee Dao, PhD, Associate Director, dee.dao@stonybrook.edu
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 2–3:30 PM | Sign up Here

Zelda Mendelowitz, PhD, Venture Associate, zelda.mendelowitz@stonybrook.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8–11 AM | Sign up Here

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