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LifeArc Philanthropic Fund

LifeArc Philanthropic Fund

Funds rare-disease therapeutics, devices and diagnostics from academics and early-stage spinout companies.

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LifeArc administers the Philanthropic Fund as a grant route for rare-disease projects. LifeArc funds academics with promising projects focused on therapeutics, devices or diagnostics that could support people living with a rare disease, and it also funds early-stage spinout companies with strong intellectual property positions and a market-driven proposition.

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Rare-disease therapeutics, medical devices and diagnostics with strong intellectual property and a market-driven proposition.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.lifearc.org