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BARDA: Call for innovations to tackle COVID-19

BARDA is calling for biomedical innovations to tackle COVID-19 pandemic through two major solilications. EZ-BAA solicitations for funding up to $750K, and BAA (no funding limit).

Deadline for EZ-BAA submission is June 30th. Innovations  are sought for multiple areas (.e. molecular assays, point-of-care diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics, manufacturing platform, devices, ventilators.) Innovators are encouraged to review the most updated proposal solicitations through the links below:

EZ BAA:  https://beta.sam.gov/opp/b4f7923443a448218d369209723141c5/view
BARDA BAA:  https://beta.sam.gov/opp/1b46a4169fcb4902b9c4fcbb5bf981f7/view

Innovators are also welcome to submit quick applications to this market research portal on COVID-19 which are frequently reviewed by an inter-agency task force committee, including CDC, HHS, and NIH:
https://www.medicalcountermeasures.gov/app/barda/coronavirus.aspx

If you have any questions regarding your technology and how to engage with BARDA, Please contact Phuong Nguyen at the Center for Biotechnology for help: phuong.t.nguyen@stonybrook.edu

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Attention Stony Brook University Faculy and Staff: Applications for the second cycle of the President’s Fast Impact Fund (FIF) opened August 3, 2026. Open to all Stony Brook faculty and staff, this special initiative supports immediate-impact projects that can be launched quickly and deliver results within six to ten months.

The FIF provides awards of up to $300,000 focused on low‑investment, high‑reward initiatives that create visible, positive change. Examples of projects that would be considered include specialized equipment or technology acquisitions, pilot programs or proof‑of‑concept initiatives, targeted renovations or seed funding, among other opportunities.

All proposals must include a customized, high-level budget and be endorsed by the relevant vice president or dean with authority to implement the project. Applications for the August cycle will be available beginning August 3 with submissions due Friday, August 21 by 5 pm, ET. Please visit the Fast Impact Fund website for additional information and to submit an application.

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The Center for Biotechnology is looking to bring on board a Venture Associate. The Venture Associate will work to source and select high-quality, founder-led companies, drive founder progress, and support execution across the Center for Biotechnology’s company-building activities.

This role is designed for someone with deep multidisciplinary technical and domain expertise—developed through rigorous training and hands-on experience—who has supported venture or startup decision-making as an analyst or equivalent responsibilities and is now ready to move from analysis to judgment.

View the full job description and submission instructions here:

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