Overview

The The CTIP 2025 Annual Health Equity FlexGrant aims to support the adaptation and application of pediatric medical devices to address health inequities in children. Selected innovators will receive up to $10,000 in non-dilutive funding to propel their solutions forward. These grants are an opportunity to address disparities and improve pediatric health outcomes through innovative technologies. Devices initially developed for adult indications but aiming to expand to pediatrics are encouraged to apply.

Proposals are evaluated on scientific, technical, and clinical merit and must address significant factors contributing to health inequities, such as social determinants of health, disease states disproportionately affecting underserved communities, and equitable distribution strategies.

Awardees will gain access to CTIP’s funding, ecosystem, and clinical expertise to accelerate their journey from concept to commercialization.

Eligibility

• Must be a U.S.-based company.
• Devices must meet the FDA definition of a pediatric medical device (ages 0–21).
• Devices must be FDA-regulated, including Software as a Medical Device.
• Proposals must align with CTIP’s allowable use of funds.
• Solutions must address pediatric health inequities, such as:
  • Social determinants of health (e.g., race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, built environment).
  • Disease states that disproportionately affect underserved communities.
  • Business models for equitable access and distribution.