Institute for life science entrepreneurship - FY 24 congressional community project funding

The Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship (Ilse), a non-profit organization, was awarded a $500,000 Congressional Grant (CFDA 59.059) from the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of the Chief Operating Officer for the fiscal year 2024. This Project Grant, spanning from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, supports Ilse's work in advancing life science innovation, particularly in the area of combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

As a sub-award recipient under SBA contracts and grants, Ilse provides technical guidance, business development assistance, and community building services to accelerate the work of product developers focused on AMR. The organization's grant-funded activities include project-specific support across areas such as clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing, as well as cross-project initiatives to address shared needs and cultivate the broader AMR research community.