Innovative response
The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), in collaboration with the Agency for Clinical Research and Biomedical Innovation (AICIB), launched exceptional funding to support the reorientation of R&D teams in the development of initiatives that meet the immediate needs of the National Health Service (SNS) to fight COVID-19 (e.g, new prevention tools, therapeutic developments, diagnostic methods, actions to promote a resilient society, especially in the older population and in higher risk groups).
The total funding is €1,5 million, with a maximum of €30 000 per project.
Specific issues addressed and anticipated impact
Resource management and mobilisation, R&D; Funding for innovative fast/short-term responses to the crisis
Organisations/institutions involved
Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), in collaboration with the Agency for Clinical Research and Biomedical Innovation (AICIB),
- National/Federal government
Issues being addressed:
- Resource management and mobilisation
- R&D
Date Submitted:
8 April 2020