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CFF Industry Award for Path to a Cure (PTAC)

CFF Industry Award for Path to a Cure (PTAC)

Supports United States biotechnology and synthetic biology teams connecting startups and industry through commercialization programs.

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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Industry Award for Path to a Cure (PTAC) is a venture-philanthropy funding mechanism that supports biopharmaceutical companies developing treatments aimed at the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis, specifically therapies addressing CFTR gene function, repair, or replacement. The Foundation committed an initial $500 million through 2025 under the Path to a Cure ini…

Discovery, platform development for gene delivery/editing, preclinical and/or clinical development of treatments addressing the underlying cause of CF (CFTR). Both US and international companies eligible.

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.cff.org