AO Innovation Translation Center funding opportunities: Development incubator resources
Under the AO Innovation Translation Center, the Technology Transfer office provides access to the AO's development incubator funding. We partner with inventors to achieve proof of concept (POC) and make it clinically available, whilst promoting excellence in patient care and outcomes in trauma and musculoskeletal disorders.
Development incubator funding supports inventors:
Financially:
Through investment of up to US $3 million over five years, granted by an independent board that approves proposals and consults widely with experts in relevant fields.
Know-how:
- securing intellectual property
- developing a proof of concept (POC)
- planning the POC’s valorization
Applications received are evaluated for their impact on the AO mission, and against the following criteria:
- relevance of clinical problem, and clinical impact
- technology maturity stage/feasibility
- market potential and possible commercialization path
How to apply
Read our FAQs, click to register, complete the form. We'll take it from there.
Anyone can apply. The board reviews proposals in June and December.
Deadline: October 31, 2020
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Our portfolio
Small bone external fixator
Versatile and simple system for external fixation of fractures of fingers
Fracture Monitor
Implantable telemetric sensor system for monitoring of bone healing
Biphasic Plate
Improving fracture stabilization by providing a predictable mechanical environment at the fracture