CARB-X Funding Round (Drug-Resistant Bacteria R&D)

Opens 10 Nov 2026 CARB-X, led by Boston University United States

Grant

Amount set per project

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What it funds: R&D funding for new antibacterials, and for neonatal sepsis prevention and diagnostics
Who can apply: Drug, preventive or diagnostic developers worldwide
Project must fit one of the four 2026 themes
The company pays a share of the project cost
Academic teams can apply if industry ready
When you can apply: Opens 10 Nov 2026
How to apply: Submit an expression of interest on the CARB-X portal from 10 to 23 November
Best for: Prototype stage
Sectors: BioTech HealthTech
Run by: International programmes

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