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Johnson & Johnson Innovation seeks academic partnerships across multiple therapeutic areas to advance breakthrough research from early-stage concepts to clinical applications.
Overview
- Funding amounts and terms vary based on project scope and collaboration type
- Access to J&J's industry resources, expertise, and development capabilities
- Collaborative development opportunities and potential out-licensing arrangements
- Support across the full spectrum from target identification through clinical development
Priority Areas
- Immunology: Inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis), Rheumatology (Psoriatic arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Lupus nephritis), Immunodermatology (Psoriasis, Atopic dermatitis)
- Oncology: Multiple myeloma, B-cell malignancies (CLL), Myeloid malignancies (MDS, AML, MPN), Bladder cancer, Lung cancer, Prostate cancer, Immune therapy
- Neuroscience: Neuropsychiatry (Depression, Psychosis spectrum disorders), Neurodegenerative Disorders (Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease), Ophthalmology (Geographic atrophy)
- Cardiopulmonary: Atrial fibrillation, Stroke, Heart failure, Atherosclerosis, Pulmonary hypertension
- Data Science & Digital Health: AI/ML for drug discovery, Clinical trial optimization, Real-world evidence, Digital health solutions
- Integrated Healthcare Solutions: Interventional Oncology, Minimally invasive delivery systems, Intratumoral therapies
Eligibility & Requirements
- Academic researchers with projects aligned to J&J's therapeutic focus areas
- Projects must demonstrate potential to create value or address industry gaps
- Clear articulation of collaboration expectations and project readiness required
- Proposal should be 0.5-1 page describing the project concept
How to Submit
- Contact Swapneeta Date, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Life Sciences Collaborations.
- Submit a 1 page proposal describing your project
- Address how the project creates value/addresses gaps J&J might face
- Specify collaboration expectations (funding, resources, development, licensing)
- Detail project readiness level (idea stage, existing data, IP status)
Please note: Full RFP is attached in the "More Information" section of this page. Faculty and researchers interested in applying for these opportunities based on technologies developed or disclosed at Vanderbilt must submit their proposals through the CTTC.