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The MDx Impact Grants aim to unlock the potential of PCR to democratise access to accurate diagnostic tests that improve patient outcomes.
We invite research groups to work with us and our partner Seegene to develop tests that address unmet clinical needs. The programme provides researchers with access to Seegene’s syndromic PCR technology and development grants of up to 600,000 USD to perform clinical studies.
Each research group is permitted to submit only one application focused on the designated project. We welcome applications from eligible research groups from around the world.
2026 Scope: Neurodegenerative Disease Diagnostics with a Focus on Alzheimer's Disease
This year, the MDx Impact Grants focus on Alzheimer's disease (AD), inviting researchers to propose how Seegene's high-multiplex PCR platform could be applied to the detection and characterization of molecular markers associated with neurodegenerative disease, with a specific focus on Alzheimer's disease and, where feasible, disease staging and progression assessment.
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This program is designed by Wellcome and Nature to celebrate breakthroughs in mental health science. It aims to accelerate translation, influence policy and transform lives by championing new pharmacological, psychological, social and digital interventions from around the world.
Entries must be supported by high-quality data and will be evaluated on the basis of novelty, credibility, effectiveness and adoptability.
If English is not your first language, you may wish to use translation software to translate the questions into your first language and to translate your answers back into English. We recommend using DeepL.
Science in Shorts: A science communication challenge from Nature Awards.
Nature believes that research matters to everyone. But not everyone knows it. We want you to tell the world about your work, what you do and why it matters. And we want it to be approachable, engaging and easy to digest. Ideally, we'd like you to appear in your video. Our scoring system offers 10 extra points if you do.
The top 10 videos will be premiered at Curious2027 – Future Insight™ conference. The winners will receive a cash prize of €5000 each.
More information can be found on the Science in Shorts homepage.
The Spinoff Prize aims to encourage and give visibility to academic entrepreneurs and their companies.
The judging panel will look for spinoffs that translate original, high-quality scientific research into products and services that address market problems and are well positioned to make a positive impact on society. The Spinoff Prize will focus on spinoff companies founded on research in life sciences or physical sciences, both of which can include digital technology approaches i.e. including artificial intelligence, deep learning, neuromorphic computing and quantum computing.
A longlist will be profiled in an online special report published in Nature, alongside the list of the companies deemed the ‘ones to watch’.
Finalist spinoffs will pitch at the slam panels on 7th and 8th July in Heidelberg, Germany. The winner will receive a €30,000 cash prize.
More information can be found on the Spinoff Prize homepage.