Funding Life/Health Sciences Research in Spokane County
Health Sciences and Services Authority (HSSA) of Spokane County was established in 2007 to provide funds to the life and health sciences research industry. These funds are used by researchers to help discover and advance new ways to combat diseases and promote public health in Spokane.
Since being established, HSSA has focused on two strategic initiatives: increase local health sciences research and the infrastructure that supports it and increase access to care services in Spokane County for at risk populations. These initiatives have helped create a over 500 jobs and $100 million in total economic activity including over $35 million in extramural grant funding to Spokane.
Research shows that the Life Sciences sector has the greatest economic growth potential for our region - with estimates of an annual impact of up to 9% increase in GDP and more than 9,000 high wage jobs by 2030.
WSU and HSSA's Ongoing Partnership
This year, WSU published an article outlining HSSA's partnership in fulfilling the University's health sciences mission. Read the full article here.
Recent News
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LSW East West Summit Goes Virtual
The annual Life Science Washington East West Summit that is usually hosted in Spokane is now a virtual event in September 9th. This is due to covid variant increases statewide... Read More
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Numerica CEO Carla Cicero Joins HSSA Board
The Health Sciences and Services Authority (HSSA) of Spokane County has announced that Carla Cicero, Numerica Credit Union Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed to the HSSA Board of... Read More
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HSSA Announces Awards for its 2021 “Access to Care” Grant
Just in time for Christmas, HSSA's Board announces its 2021 Access to Care grant recipients. They are Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington ($19,250), Partners with Families and Children ($42,500), Spokane... Read More
Upcoming Events
LSW East-West Summit in Spokane
Join health and life sciences leaders and others in this annual event Sept. 8-9, 2021 at the historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane. The East-West Summit elevates the visibility of life science research, discovery, entrepreneurship, and innovation throughout Eastern Washington and fosters cross-state collaboration through networking opportunities and information sharing. To register www.lifesciencewa.org/events.
LSW Presents: Capturing the emerging opportunities Digital Health
Emerging technologies in digital health are changing the landscape of healthcare forever. Learn more about the emerging innovations and opportunities that lie ahead.
To register: https://lifesciencewa.org/events/deviceconnect-cap...
2021 HSSA Board Meeting Schedule
2021 HSSA Board Meetings
- March 17th
- June 16th
- September 15th
- December 15th
Resources & Links
There are amazing innovations being made in the world of bioscience, biotechnology research, medical devices and much more. Learn about these innovations and stay updated about the latest bioscience advances.
Access To Care Grant
Each year HSSA sets aside about 15% funding from its revenues to fund proposals that create access to health care for certain Spokane County populations. Learn more about the grant and how you can apply.
Research Grants
HSSA provides grants in five different categories each with a different purpose to the biomedical and Spokane communities. Learn more about each grant and how you can apply.
Apply For a Research Grant Today
Our funding can help you take your research to the next level with research grants open year-round allowing you to apply at anytime. Learn more and apply today!