As part of the evaluation process, applications are reviewed by our Advisory Council to provide feedback and an MPDC Needs Assessment to advise applicants and identify next steps for potential MPDC support and guidance. This includes consulting with members of the MPDC team and Advisory Council.
Among possible next steps, the MPDC specifically sponsors work facilitated with Ohio based vendors as part of state related funding. Typically, between $5K – $10K in sponsored efforts, any project or group, regardless of location, is eligible for this funding after completing a Needs Assessment with the MPDC.
The award will only support the development of a novel pediatric medical device that leads to improved patient experience, quality, outcomes or efficiency. Medical devices must meet the FDA definition of a medical device, including Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).
Grant Funding (DDF) takes place twice a year. There is a cycle in the spring and fall of each calendar year.
Projects should be achievable within the funding period, which is limited to 12 months.
Grants will be awarded in the range of $10,000 to $250,000 per grant. However typical awards range from $10,000 to $50,000.
Yes! We encourage all companies to reach out to all of the PDCs for respective grants, resources and connections. See our “About the PDC” page for more information.
Maximum awards are $50,000 in a single year, with a $100,000 limit over multiple years (if projects are repeatedly awarded). This limit is per PDC with corresponding amounts for each individual PDC.
Any company or group working on the development of pediatric medical devices based in the U.S. is eligible to apply for grant funding specifically. Other resources are available to everyone. The company does not need to be based in the Midwest or Ohio.
Funds will be granted to support milestone achievement in pediatric project at any step along the development pathway, from ideation through commercialization. However, projects with strongly identified milestones and next steps often score higher in our reviews.
Correct. This would include devices created specifically for neonates up to 22 years of age as defined by the FDA.
No, the MPDC does not require an NDA to engage in our resources or services. Companies with concerns related to NDA should reach out to discuss more.
No. Funds may be used for the following purposes:
No, per the FDA Administration through OOPD, DDF funding cannot be used to support overhead or facilities and administrative (indirect) costs of awardees.
Development of novel drugs and chemical therapies are not eligible for funding. Process improvement and process innovation are also not eligible for funding.
Fetal devices/technologies (without other pediatric applications) will not be considered.
