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BARDA Accelerator Network — Proof-of-Concept Funding

Supports United States health-security teams with early milestone-based funding for proof-of-concept countermeasure work.

The BARDA Accelerator Network is a five-hub network providing $50,000 to $200,000 in milestone-based proof-of-concept funding for early-stage health-security technologies, with applications accepted on a rolling basis and priority deadlines published by each hub. The five hubs are: VITAL (therapeutics and vaccines, six-month projects), BioTools Innovator VANGUARD (enabling technologies for drug di

Health-security technologies aligned to one of five BARDA Accelerator Network hubs: VITAL (therapeutics/vaccines), BioTools Innovator VANGUARD (enabling technologies), Paratus (digital health), SPARK for Innovations in Pediatrics (special populations), or the fifth hub for diagnostics/medical devices.

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.12 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Other Transaction (OT)
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.$15M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: drive.hhs.gov