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RESEARCH 4 COVID 19

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),

Level(s) of government:
  • National/Federal government

Issues being addressed:

  • Resource management and mobilisation
  • R&D

Date Submitted:

8 April 2020