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BARDA Accelerator Network (BAN)

BARDA Accelerator Network — POC Funding

Funds proof-of-concept medical countermeasure projects across diagnostics, digital health, and therapeutic platforms.

The BARDA Accelerator Network comprises five sector-specific hubs that collectively offer proof-of-concept funding of $50,000 to $200,000 per project, reviewed on an ongoing basis. The five hubs are I-CREATE (diagnostics and medical devices), Paratus (digital health security, 4-week projects), BioTools VANGUARD (drug discovery and biomanufacturing tools, up to 6 months), SPARK (pediatric medical c

Proof-of-concept medical countermeasure projects across five sector hubs covering diagnostics, digital health security, drug discovery and biomanufacturing tools, pediatric MCMs, and therapeutic and vaccine platforms.

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.1–6 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: 24 Jul 2026Source: drive.hhs.gov