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Drug Development RFP

ADDF Drug Development RFP

Supports Alzheimer’s and dementia drug development from preclinical readiness to early clinical testing across diverse modalities.

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Eligibility · Global — open worldwide

The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF), a New York-based 501(c)(3) venture-philanthropy organization founded in 1998 by Leonard and Ronald Lauder, operates the Drug Development RFP to accelerate IND-enabling studies and early-phase clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Since its founding, ADDF has distributed nearly $400 million across 792 programs in 21 countrie

IND-enabling studies and early-phase clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Eligible modalities: small molecules, peptides, antibodies, gene therapies, ASOs, stem cells, devices. Anti-amyloid and cholinesterase inhibitor proposals 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.14 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
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