食物过敏预防Quickfire挑战
Up to $150,000 in grant funding
概述
Food allergies are agrowing public health problem。对许多影响我ndividuals, food allergy begins early in life and persists as a lifelong condition. However, a growing body of work provides insights into potential pathways to reduce the risk of developing food allergies. For example:
- Research points to awindow of opportunityin the early years of a child’s life to reduce the risk of food allergies through the early and ongoing ingestion of allergenic foods;
- 数据suggest a healthy gut microbiome plays a critical role in decreasing risk;
- Progress is being made in identifying recognizable risk factors associated with increased likelihood of developing food allergy, including atopic dermatitis, antibiotic exposure, C-section delivery and/or a gut microbiome dysbiosis.
That's why Johnson & Johnson Innovation and the健康的婴儿计划within Janssen Research & Development’s World Without Disease Accelerator (WWDA), together with the食物过敏Fund食物过敏预防QuickF正在启动ire Challenge. Innovators are invited to submit novel methods, products, or technologies with the potential to prevent children from developing food allergy in the early years of their life.
The innovator(s) with the best novel methods, products, or technologies can receive grant funding from a total pool of $150,000, access to the global Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS network, and mentorship from experts across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.*
* Subject to the execution of the necessary documentation and (award) agreements.
Why this challenge matters to us
Researchfrom the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that childhood food allergy increased approximately 50% between 1997 and 2011, now affecting 1 in 13 children in the United States. About40% of childrenare allergic to multiple foods. Oneinsurance-industry studyfound that emergency room visits for anaphylaxis in children more than doubled from 2010 to 2016.
Across the globe, the severity of symptoms appears to be increasing. A large-scale review of hospital admissions data foundanaphylaxis cases on the risein the US, Australia and Europe, among other regions.
Johnson & Johnson Innovation believes a great idea can come from anywhere. Working together, we could be able to better understand and address these alarming statistics to potentially change the trajectory to a lifetime of health.
What we’re looking for
Submissions should aim to address one or more of the following focus areas:
- 风险检测including connected devices for both point-of-care and at-home prognostics/diagnostics.
- Interventions & treatmentsincluding preventive therapeutics and health technologies
- Community platformswith the potential to establish connectivity, monitor data, educate the public with a specific focus on socio-economic disparities, and assist communities
Awards
- Grant funding from a total pool of $150,000, in increments of $75,000, $50,000, or $25,000
- Access to the global Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS network
- Mentorship from experts across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies*
Criteria
Potential solutions will be evaluated by a panel of reviewers and judges on their ability to meet the following criteria:
- Novelty
- Potential impact on human health, with a specific focus on demonstrating equitable access to care
- 这个想法的可行性
- Thoroughness of the approach
- Identification of key resources and a plan to further the idea including perceived commercialization potential
All applicants will have the option to submit a brief, vibrant video about their potential solution.
常问问题s
What if I’m having trouble accessing the portal/website?
Make sure your browser is up to date and accepting cookies. You can contact customer service at[电子邮件保护]if you are having technical difficulties as well.
Can I submit supporting documents (for example a video) as part of my application?
You will have the opportunity and are encouraged to upload supporting materials such as non-confidential slide decks, research papers, and videos as part of your application. You may submit a video along with your typed responses. Maximum length is 2 minutes. Make sure that you do not submit any information that is non-proprietary or owned by a third party.
Is it ok if some of the information I submit is confidential?
Do not submit confidential information. Only non-confidential information should be submitted and anything you submit will be treated as non-confidential.
Is a patent required to apply?
No, a patent is not required to apply. However, you should not submit any information that you wish to keep confidential or that may negatively impact upon the future patentability of your invention, or that is not proprietary considered a trade secret or privileged.
What kind of science / technology is appropriate for the Challenges?
We encourage all to apply. Find out more about what areas we desire to explore here:https://www.jnjinnovation.com/partnerin
Who is eligible to apply?
Each Challenge has its own terms & conditions that we require you to accept, and that can be found prior to filling out the application.
What are the specific criteria for application?
Potential solutions will be evaluated by a panel of reviewers and judges on their ability to meet the following criteria:
- Novelty
- Potential impact on human health, with a specific focus on demonstrating equitable access to care
- 这个想法的可行性
- Thoroughness of the approach
- Identification of key resources and a plan to further the idea including perceived commercialization potential
Who can I contact if I have questions about the Challenge or the application process?
Please contact[电子邮件保护]with any questions.
Where do I apply? And do I have to complete the application in one sitting?
您可以在https://jnj-quickfire.smapply.io上设置一个帐户。您可以保存工作并登录，以便在需要时在以后的时间完成。
How long should application responses be?
While there are no specific word count requirements, we recommend that applicants answer each question thoroughly but succinctly, ensuring consideration of any prompts provided within the application.
Applicants also have the ability to upload a non-confidential executive summary and the option to add a non-confidential supporting slide deck, and/or brief video to your application. While these are not required, we recommend adding any non-confidential available materials that aid in communicating a potential solution including pictures, graphs, etc..
How long is the award period?
The award period is one year.
How can grant funding be utilized?
Applicants are asked to detail their intended use of funds as part of that QuickFire Challenge application and how they anticipate the funds will accelerate their solution forward to achieve the milestones outlined in their application. The grant funding must be used solely for the legitimate advancement of the innovative solution as described in the QuickFire Challenge application. For the avoidance of doubt, below is a non-exhaustive list of impermissible uses of the grant funding:
- Brick and mortar costs
- Lobbying, including but not limited to, grass roots lobbying
- Provisions of healthcare services (e.g. direct patient engagement via a telehealth service)
- Pass throughs to healthcare providers and/or government officials/employees (e.g. used for the salary of an HCP)
- Payment towards past development activities (e.g. payment of business loan)
There are no specific rates or percentages that are allowable or not allowable with regards to overhead, etc. That said, all applications are evaluated on the impact the funds will have and milestone achievements. A progress report including details about the use of funds is required at the conclusion of the award period.
您感兴趣的是什么类型的提交？
We are interested in tangible innovations at a variety of stages – including ideation, prototyping, piloting, and commercial launches. Submissions should align to our areas of focus and not be limited to academic research projects.
Timeline
About Johnson & Johnson Innovation
ld乐动Johnson＆Johnson Innovation LLC在制药，医疗设备和消费者健康领域工作，通过催化最佳想法（无论它们在世界范围的地方）加速早期的转型解决方案。我们通过利用深厚的科学能力以及广泛的工具，包括定制的交易结构，公司创建，孵化和启动服务，资本投资和其他创新的商业模式来实现这一目标，以满足企业家，科学家和新兴的各种需求公司。我们的目标是通过与全球生态系统的合作和合作伙伴关系来帮助生活科学和卫生技术创新蓬勃发展，以便我们可以共同改变人类健康的轨迹。结识我们热情的科学技术专家团队，并学习如何与我们合作www.jnjinnovation.com。
About Janssen Research & Development LLC
在Janssen，我们正在创造一个疾病过去的未来。我们是Johnson＆Johnson的制药公司，不懈地努力，通过与科学作斗争，以独创性的方式与疾病作斗争，并充满内心的绝望，使各地的患者成为现实。我们专注于可以使最大差异的医学领域：心血管和新陈代谢，免疫学，传染病和疫苗，神经科学，肿瘤学和肺动脉高压。
食物过敏Fund
The Food Allergy Fund is dedicated to funding food allergy research focused on the underlying causes of food allergies and improved treatments for people with food allergies. The Food Allergy Fund enlists celebrity ambassadors, industry partners, and individuals to raise public awareness and to support scientific research