Investigators working on technologies in the therapeutic, medical device, diagnostic, and digital health areas — particularly those that have the potential to address health care disparities or otherwise benefit residents of Baltimore — are encouraged to apply for funding. Experience with entrepreneurship is not required; education and mentorship are key components of the program.

To learn more, please visit the How to Apply page of UM-BILD’s website.  An application takes the form of a Letter of Intent (LOI) that is submitted electronically prior to the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024. The UM-BILD team will review all LOIs and the highest-ranked project teams will be invited to submit full applications. Each of these teams will be matched with a coach who will assist in crafting an effective proposal with achievable milestones and a realistic budget. Final applications will be due on Friday, November 8, 2024, with winners announced on February 11, 2025. Work will commence shortly thereafter.

UM-BILD expects to fund four Cohort 2 Pilot Grants, with Principal Investigators based at University of Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and Morgan State University.

Learn more about this opportunity and LOI requirements at umaryland.edu/um-bild.

For questions, please contact [email protected].