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Accelerating Drug Discovery for FTD RFP

Accelerating Drug Discovery for FTD RFP

Funds lead optimization and in vivo testing for frontotemporal dementia candidates, including medicinal chemistry and preclinical studies.

Opens 2027Alzheimer's Drug Discovery FoundationGlobalDeep-tech · core fit

Eligibility · Global — open worldwide

Accelerating Drug Discovery for FTD is a joint RFP from the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) and the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD), targeting the lead optimization and in vivo testing stages of small molecule and biologic drug development for frontotemporal dementia. FTD — encompassing disorders caused by TDP-43, tau, FUS, and related pathologies — affects approxim

Lead optimization (medchem refinement + in vitro ADME) and in vivo testing for FTD drug candidates. Small molecules and biologics only; target ID, validation, and screening excluded.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 30 Jun 2026Source: www.alzdiscovery.org