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First grants awarded in Puerto Rico to researchers for the development of 12 scientific projects

The first research funding program in Puerto Rico will grant $150,000 to each of the projects that were chosen from a total of 43 proposals stemming from academia, nonprofits, and the private sector. Of the 12 projects that were chosen, nine were from academia (three from the University of Puerto Rico and one from the Metropolitan University) and three from for-profit entities (Tailwind Medical Devices, Pathways PR, and ComQuest Ventures).

SBIR/STTR Workshop

SBIR/STTR Preparation Workshop to provide participants hands-on experience and expert assistance in the preparation of competitive proposals to be submitted to the SBIR/STTR funding program.

The CovIgG-Assay kit

The CovIgG-Assay kit is intended for the quantitative detection of human anti-COVID19 IgG antibody in human serum.
Investigators: Dr. Carlos Sariol and Dra. Ana Espino

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