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Visual Proteomics Imaging
Challenge funding for visual proteomics technology development
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : December 2, 2020
- Closing date : February 17, 2021
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides 2.5-year challenge grants for visual proteomics technology development. It supports projects aimed at near-atomic resolution readouts inside the cell, including hardware, software, and protocol development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : December 2, 2020
- Closing date : February 17, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hardware development for visual proteomics imaging
- Software development for image analysis and resolution improvement
- Protocol development to improve sample preparation
- Computational methods and algorithms for identifying protein molecules inside cells
Documents Needed
- Institutional Approval Form
- Project proposal PDF
- Budget description PDF
- Active grant support PDF
- Biosketches for the Coordinating PI and Co-PIs
- Letters of commitment from Co-PIs
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Colleges and universities
- Hospitals and laboratories
- Government bodies and eligible federal agencies
Who is not eligible
- Individuals applying in their own name
- Facebook employees and employees of Facebook subsidiaries
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Supplies and equipment
- Travel and meeting-related costs
- Subcontracts and other direct project costs
- Indirect costs up to the allowed cap
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Indirect costs above 15% of direct costs
- Indirect costs on capital equipment
- Indirect costs on subcontracts
- Funding for activities conducted in the United States by international grantees
Eligible geographic areas
- Any country
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for scientific merit through independent expert review.
- Final decisions are made by CZI staff with scientific advisors.
- No feedback is provided for unfunded proposals.
- A funding decision may be followed by award-specific budget adjustments.
- Awarded projects must submit financial statements and progress reports at the end of each grant year.
Additional information
- Preliminary data is encouraged but not required.
- Deadlines will not be extended.
- Applications selected may be funded by CZIF or recommended through SVCF DAF.
- Grantees may need to comply with open science, data sharing, and publication requirements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Visual Proteomics Imaging Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Visual Proteomics Imaging. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Visual Proteomics Imaging?
This program provides 2.5-year challenge grants for visual proteomics technology development. It supports projects aimed at near-atomic resolution readouts inside the cell, including hardware, software, and protocol development.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 17, 2021.
Who is eligible for the Visual Proteomics Imaging program?
To be eligible for the Visual Proteomics Imaging program, you must:
Organization-based applications only.
At least one qualified PI required.
Independent laboratory leadership required.
What expenses are eligible under Visual Proteomics Imaging?
Hardware development for visual proteomics imaging
Software development for image analysis and resolution improvement
Protocol development to improve sample preparation
Computational methods and algorithms for identifying protein molecules inside cells
Who can I contact for more information about the Visual Proteomics Imaging?
You can contact Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) by email at sciencegrants@chanzuckerberg.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Visual Proteomics Imaging available?
The Visual Proteomics Imaging program is available across Canada.
Is the Visual Proteomics Imaging a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Visual Proteomics Imaging is a Researchers And Facilities