Johnson & Johnson: Diversity in Innovation QuickFire Challenge Award Amount: Up to $250,000 The vision of Johnson & Johnson Innovation is for every person to use their unique experiences and backgrounds together to spark solutions that create a better, healthier world. View the complete RFP here. If you are interested in applying, please reach out to Lynn Wong or Gwen Allouch with the Office of Advancement.
Application Due Date: January 9, 2020
To that end, it is inviting applications for its Diversity in Innovation QuickFire Challenge. Through the program, grants of up to $250,000 will be awarded to multicultural innovator(s), including black/ African American, Hispanic/ Latino, and American Indian or Alaska Native, with the best idea, technology, or solution aimed at improving human healthcare. In addition to funding, awardees will be given access to the global JLABS network and mentorship from experts at the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.
While innovations in all aspects of healthcare are encouraged, J&J is particularly interested in the pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare, health technology, medical device, and cross-sectoral initiatives.