# CRI Technology Impact Award

**Funder:** Cancer Research Institute
**Budget:** $600,000
**Deadline:** 16 November 2026 (LOI Deadline)
**Duration:** 2-4 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** 2-stage: LOI → full proposal
**TRL:** 1-3
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2026-11
**Official call:** https://www.cancerresearch.org/technology-impact-award
**Last verified:** 12 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports early-stage, pre-development concepts with potential to transform cancer immunotherapy. Targets bold, innovative technology ideas at the pre-development stage in cancer immunotherapy.

## Summary

The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) Technology Impact Award funds $600,000 for early-stage, pre-development technology concepts with potential to transform cancer immunotherapy. The award targets researchers pursuing bold, innovative ideas at the proof-of-concept or prototype stage and operates on a two-stage application process beginning with a letter of intent.

## Who should apply

- Researchers developing pre-clinical or early-stage technology concepts
- Teams working on novel approaches to cancer immunotherapy
- Applicants with proof-of-concept or preliminary data supporting feasibility
- Projects at proof-of-concept or prototype stage, not yet in full development

## Key dates

- Two-stage application: letter of intent followed by full proposal
- Annual call (next cycle and deadline not yet announced)
- Typical project duration not specified in metadata

## Tips for applicants

- Lead with the innovative angle and transformative potential of the technology; CRI prioritises bold concepts over incremental advances.
- Emphasise early-stage readiness: submit the strongest preliminary data or prototype milestone you can demonstrate.
- The LOI stage is competitive; use it to establish technical feasibility and clinical relevance before the full proposal.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the CRI Technology Impact Award pay?

Up to $600,000 per project.

### What type of research does the CRI Technology Impact Award fund?

Early-stage, pre-development technology concepts with potential to transform cancer immunotherapy.

### Is the CRI Technology Impact Award a one-stage or two-stage process?

Two-stage: researchers first submit a letter of intent, then are invited to submit a full proposal.

### How often does CRI run the Technology Impact Award?

Annually; the next cycle and deadline have not yet been announced.

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