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GEM Challenge (Galvanizing Engineering in Medicine)

GEM Challenge

Supports UC San Diego engineering and medical teams by piloting laboratory breakthroughs into practical applications.

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The Galvanizing Engineering in Medicine (GEM) Challenge is a joint initiative of UC San Diego's Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI) and Institute of Engineering in Medicine (IEM). The program funds early-phase translational research that requires meaningful collaboration between engineering and clinical disciplines, with the goal of advancing medically relevant technologie…

Early-phase translational medical technologies requiring interdisciplinary engineering + clinical collaboration.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
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.12 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: 22 Jul 2026Source: iem.ucsd.edu