NETWORK AND CONNECTIONS

We can introduce portfolio members to our network of clinical, scientific, regulatory, and business experts across all our consortium institutions to help refine their device and business plans

INDIRECT SUPPORT

• CTIP can fund services on behalf of our portfolio members. Eligible services include:
  - Regulatory consulting
  - Market analysis, competitive and landscape assessment
  - Business consulting
  - Entrepreneur In Residence
  - Reimbursement strategy
  - Prototype development and product design development
  - Design verification and concept evaluation
  - Manufacturing
  - Sales and Distribution Plan
  - Clinical Validation Plan
• CTIP evaluates applications for indirect support year round
• CTIP’s funding limit is $50,000 per year in indirect support per pediatric medical device project ($5,000-$15,000 on average)

DIRECT SUPPORT

• CTIP invests non-dilutive grant funds directly in pediatric medical device projects through our annual Catalyzing Pediatric Innovation (CPI) grant competition
• CPI grants require a separate application and winners are selected via a step-wise process
• All grant application materials, rules, and timeline are posted on our website
• Companies that receive indirect support are still eligible for the CPI grant

CTIP SUPPORT EXCLUDES

• Salaries, rent, or equipment purchases (except through the CPI grant competition)
• Legal fees, patent filing or other IP-related fees
• FDA submission fees

CTIP does not control purchasing decisions or the implementation of pilot programs at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles or our partner institutions. If you are looking for customers among the consortium member institutions, we can direct you to the appropriate channels.