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2024 Finalists announced

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2024 Finalist announcement

After many strong applications, we are now excited to present the finalists of the 2024 Nature Awards Microbiome Accelerator.

We are proud to announce our 2024 finalists who will receive a $10,000 prize to support the commercialization of their research, attendance at an immersive residential training programme (with commercialization experts, microbiome leaders, Springer Nature editors and cross-functional representatives from Seed Health), the opportunity to engage with Seed Health to explore mutual interests in forming a collaboration and accessing further funding, promotion on nature.com.

Nature Awards Microbiome Accelerator

Are you a research group leader with aspirations to translate your microbiome research to transform human health outcomes? 

Are you looking for guidance to advance from early discovery to commercial launch, with support from top microbiome scientists and interdisciplinary experts?

Four carefully chosen applicants will be awarded $10,000 and gain entry to our immersive residential programme. Here, you'll engage with eminent scientist-entrepreneurs and explore the opportunity for commercial partnership, all aimed at advancing your cutting-edge science into viable health innovations.

Key dates

15th April 2024

Launch date

24th June 2024

Close date

June to August 2024

Application assessment

September 2024

Successful applicants notified

11th–15th November 2024

Residential training programme