Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Global Grand Challenges: Enhancing HIV and TB Diagnosis; Adjunct Technologies for Sample Collection and Processing
Event details
| Date | 25.03.2025 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
Recent improvements in diagnostic testing have enabled molecular and lateral flow testing to be performed closer to the patient than ever and in some cases at home with a fully consumable test format. The challenge lies in developing solutions upstream to testing that enable easier, more affordable, and self-administered sample collection, sample preparation, and lysis when needed to support innovative PoC tests with faster turnaround times.
Specifically, the objectives of this challenge will be to address one, or all, of the following:
- Self-Sample Blood Collection Devices (Phlebotomist-free blood collection
- Sample Collection for MTB
- Sample Preparation Devices (Instrument-free sample processing) for HIV detection
- Sample Lysis Devices (Instrument-free lysis) for TB lysis
- Sample Clean up and Analyte Concentration
Funding: USD 100,000 – 250,000 (incl. 15% overheads)
Duration: max. 2 years
Eligibility: This initiative is open to nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, international organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions. We particularly encourage applications involving projects led by women or from women-led organizations and applications from institutions based in low- and middle-income countries.
How to Apply: Applicants should start by creating a profile on the application portal. The proposal – 2 pages maximum – can then be uploaded. The budget table and narrative – template here - can be uploaded separately. Budgets should include 15% indirect costs. Upon registration, applicants must provide information about the tax status of their organization; please contact the Research Office for assistance.
Deadline: 25 March 2025 – 11:30 am PT
Further information
- More information about the program is available here
- The application portal can be found here
- For any other questions, please contact the Research Office
Practical information
- General public
- Free