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Polyphonic AI Fund for Surgery QuickFire Challenge — #2

Funds surgical artificial intelligence projects in decision support, data governance, and operating efficiency.

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Johnson & Johnson MedTech launched the Polyphonic AI Fund for Surgery QuickFire Challenge to accelerate artificial intelligence applications in surgery. Cohort #2 ran from October 21, 2025 through a February 27, 2026 application deadline, with awardees announced on a rolling quarterly basis from Q2 through Q4 2026. Each selected applicant receives up to $100,000 in grant funding — confirmed cash,

Artificial intelligence for surgery: surgical decision support, perioperative data management and governance, and surgical efficiency across soft tissue specialties.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
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.Prize
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: 22 Jul 2026Source: jnjinnovation.com