The RegenMed Development Organization (ReMDO) is excited to announce a grant opportunity intended to create a continued impact on the rate of clinical translation for regenerative medicine therapies and the commercialization of regenerative medicine products within the global market. ReMDO, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission to accelerate discovery and translation of regenerative medicine therapies, is part of a thriving and growing regenerative medicine landscape called the Regenerative Medicine Hub (RegenMed Hub). While the RegenMed Hub is a physical place, it is also a part of an innovation corridor of ideas, energy, resources, and people dedicated to expanding biotechnology research and business in the areas of 3D printing, biomaterials, cell and tissue therapies, and biomanufacturing.  Additional information regarding ReMDO and the RegenMed Hub is available at remdo.org.

ReMDO’s 2022 Regenerative Medicine Manufacturing grant call encourages small, medium, and large companies to submit letters of interest with an accompanying white paper that addresses a gap in technical capabilities for one or more of the following topic areas (see Attachment A for a more detailed description of topics):    

1. Cell and Biomaterial Manufacturing
2. Standards and Quality Control
3. Additive Manufacturing
4. AI and Automation

ReMDO intends to support clearly defined projects that meet the requirements set forth in this announcement and continue to drive the need to successfully translate regenerative medicine to clinical practice and to the global market quickly. It is expected that awarded amounts will range from $50,000 to $200,000. Supported work will utilize our state-of-the-art facilities and Test Bed, and project resources will provide technical and management assistance. Other identified and agreed upon costs necessary for successful completion the project within the Test Bed may be considered. Supported projects may start November 15, 2022, and are expected not to exceed a two-year period of performance.  For more information on ReMDO and how you can help us grow our vision of the RegenMed Hub, please visit our website at remdo.org.

Timelines

The timeline for ReMDO’s 2022 regenerative medicine manufacturing grant call is as follows:

• 04/27/2022  |   Formal Request for Proposals Released
• 07/01/2022  |   Letter of Interest (LOI)/White Paper Submission Date
• 07/15/2022  |   White Papers Selected for Full Proposals
• 10/14/2022  |   Full Proposals Due
• 11/01/2022  |   Selected Grantees Announced
• 11/15/2022  |   2022 Selected Grantee Expected Grant Start Date

Requirements

1. Letter of Interest (LOI)/White Paper

Letter of Interest (LOI)/White Paper must be no longer than 2-3 page and provide the following information:

• Organization name
• Organization primary contact and contact information
• Letter of interest
• Identification of topic area for white paper
• Project title, scope, estimated timeline, estimated cost, potential teaming/collaboration, and impact statement
• Identification of teaming and/or teaming needs

LOI/White Papers must be on organization letterhead and signed by a company official.  Companies may submit more than one LOI/White Paper to address different topics or different projects within a topic area.  Companies must be sure that each white paper has an unique title and is submitted separately.  Multiple scopes in one submission will not be accepted.  LOI/White Paper submissions should be emailed to: [email protected], no later than July 1, 2022, at 3 pm EDT.  Submissions will be acknowledged within 24 hours of receipt.  Do not include any confidential or personal information in the letter of intent.

• Open/Individual Call Requirement

ReMDO will acknowledge all LOI/white paper submissions that meet the requirements set forth in #1 within 24 hours of receipt.  ReMDO will schedule applicants into open and/or individuals calls to review the submitted LOI/White Papers and ask any outstanding questions. Calls will only take place during business hours between July 1, 2022, and July 7, 2022. 

• Full Proposal Requirement

Companies that are notified of the white paper selection on July 15, 2022, will receive a full proposal template packet that must be completed no later than October 14, 2022.  The full proposal template packet will require the selected white paper topics to further refine and define the project scope, timeline, cost, teaming agreements, and other ancillary information. Companies with full proposals selected for award will be notified and the awards will be announced no later than November 1, 2022. Awards are expected to be initiated on November 15, 2022, after final negotiation and execution.

Review Process

All requirements submitted by applicants will be reviewed by at least 3 reviewers.  White papers and full proposals will be evaluated on: 1) Adherence to defined requirements; 2) Expected Impact; 3) Feasibility; and 4) Innovation.  Cost share and innovative partnerships are not required, but highly recommended.  All submitted material will remain confidential.

All questions should be sent to [email protected].  Please allow 24 hours for response.  To learn more about ReMDO and to see how you can participate in our initiatives, please visit our website at www.remdo.org.

Attachment A:  Regenerative Medicine Manufacturing Topics Defined