Awardee Support
Funding is only part of the award. From kickoff to closeout, every team works alongside a dedicated Y-BIO liaison and a network built to help their technology take its next step.
Four phases of support
Every award follows a clear path from kickoff to closeout. Your Y-BIO liaison is your main point of contact throughout, coordinating resources and helping your team stay on track.
PHASE 01
Onboarding, alignment and kickoff
Goal: a shared definition of success.- A kickoff meeting to review the award agreement, projected timeline and key contacts for every party.
- An overview of available resources, including templates, FAQs and the people to call.
- A review of current intellectual property and anticipated filings.
- A baseline assessment of past performance, immediate needs and the current project.
- Clear expectations, end-point objectives and potential next steps beyond this funding.
PHASE 02
Stewardship and monitoring
Goal: support and collaboration that keep the project moving.- A disbursement schedule with upfront funding and milestone payments.
- Quarterly status reports, informal check-ins and site visits from Y-BIO.
- Help meeting compliance and reporting expectations.
- Ongoing intellectual property development, including identifying collaborators, needs and gaps.
- A clear process for requesting budget reallocations or milestone changes when the science calls for it.
Growing and sustaining the work
PHASE 03
Networking and community
Goal: connect teams with the people and skills that speed commercialization.- Webinars and workshops, including business plan and pitch development.
- Mentorship from alumni, industry leaders and key opinion leaders in your field.
- Help defining longer-term strategy and fundraising needs.
- Opportunities to present your work to Y-BIO donors and partners.
PHASE 04
Exit and sustainability
Goal: impact that lasts beyond the award period.- Turning your results into a clear story of impact and advances to the field.
- Setting new milestones for future funding and development.
- Defining the next gap and the funding it will require.
- Exploring the right path for the technology, whether company formation, partnerships or licensing through technology transfer.
- Sharing project results with the Y-BIO community.
Ready to apply?
See The Bridge Award for eligibility, requirements and key dates, or contact us with questions.