RD&C Relocating

The anticipated release date for the Relocation for Research, Development and Commercialization in Spokane County's Bioscience Industry (RD&C Relocating) Grant Request for Proposals and Application is June 1, 2026.

Click here to schedule a meeting with our Executive Director to learn about whether this could be the right opportunity for your growing company.

How have other companies used their HSSA Grant as founders, or to relocate part of their operations to Spokane County?

Credential Network- This fully remote healthcare tech company with one Co-Founder in Spokane County and one Co-Founder in another state, could have grown without regard for where their employees and contractors worked from. However, they used their HSSA grant's non-dilutive capital to grow their team in Spokane County. Read about their journey and investment in Spokane County here.

Inherent Biosciences- This Utah-based company used their Level 1 award to create a research staff position located in Spokane County, and co-located them with previous HSSA grant recipient, Allele Diagnostics. When they received their Level 2 grant award, they hired more research staff in Spokane. Their expansion was featured in the Spokane Journal of Business.

Integrated Lipid Biofuels- This WSU Pullman spinoff's Founder and CSO used their first HSSA grant to hire a CEO and Research Lead in available low cost wet lab space like that now available through the Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster's Incubator, and has used their subsequent awards to add more laboratory staff and purchase laboratory equipment.

Photon Biosciences- This WSU spin-off diagnostic company moved two staff people to Spokane County from Pullman, Washington, used their award to purchase specialized laboratory equipment, and established a lab co-working space in Downtown Spokane.

Remmie Health- Used their award to add staff in marketing/sales and customer service in Spokane where salaries are lower than they are in their Seattle area headquarters.

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Relocation for Research, Development and Commercialization in Spokane County's Bioscience Industry (RD&C Relocating) Grant Purpose:

This grant opportunity is intended to support research, development and commercialization in companies relocating all or a significant portion (view the scoring criteria in the rubric linked below, and see the FAQ page for more information) of their business to Spokane County in order to provide better health and healthcare, create well-paying jobs and power future economic growth in Spokane County. This work must further HSSA’s mission of promoting bioscience based economic development and advancing new therapies and procedures to combat disease and promote public health. The award has up to two phases.
Level 1:
This grant opportunity is intended to support research, development, explore commercialization potential, and support job growth and local collaborations.

Maximum Award Amount
$250,000
Award Period
24 Months
Eligibility
See scoring rubric for full eligibility details.
Must be under lifetime entity maximum awards from HSSA ($1,000,000).
Expected Outcomes
Better health and healthcare in Spokane County.
Well-paying jobs created in Spokane County.
Power future economic growth in Spokane County.

Level 2:
This grant opportunity is intended to support research, development, commercialization in the market, and support job growth and local collaborations.
Maximum Award Amount
$750,000
Award Period
24 Months
Eligibility
See scoring rubric for full eligibility details.
Must be under lifetime entity maximum awards from HSSA ($1,000,000).
Must have fully executed outcomes and completed the 24 month Level 1 award period.
Expected Outcomes
Better health and healthcare in Spokane County.
Well-paying jobs created in Spokane County.
Power future economic growth in Spokane County.

Research, Development and Commercialization in Spokane County's Bioscience Industry Grant Application Process:

1. Review the full Request for Proposals (when available).

2. We highly recommend you attend an Applicant Information Meeting (to be scheduled as the review date nears).

3. Carefully review the terms of the Grant Award Agreement Template to make sure these are terms your entity can agree to.

4. Complete your application at the link provided.

Grant Review Process:

Review the scoring rubric for Bioscience RD&C Relocating Grant Applications linked here.

Review Process Phase One: HSSA’s staff review the application to assure eligibility requirements have been met.

Review Process Phase Two: HSSA’s Grants Committee (consisting of HSSA Board Trustees) review applications and score them individually.

Review Process Phase Three: HSSA’s staff review cumulative scores and determine top scoring applicants.

Review Process Phase Four: Grants Committee meets to finalize recommendations to the Board of Trustees.

Review Process Phase Five: The Grants Committee briefs the full Board of Trustees on applications, making recommendations for funding decisions. The full Board of Trustees votes to approve or deny applications at a scheduled Board meeting.

Maximum Award Amount	$250,000
Award Period	24 Months
Eligibility	See scoring rubric for full eligibility details. Must be under lifetime entity maximum awards from HSSA ($1,000,000).
Expected Outcomes	Better health and healthcare in Spokane County. Well-paying jobs created in Spokane County. Power future economic growth in Spokane County.

Maximum Award Amount	$750,000
Award Period	24 Months
Eligibility	See scoring rubric for full eligibility details. Must be under lifetime entity maximum awards from HSSA ($1,000,000). Must have fully executed outcomes and completed the 24 month Level 1 award period.
Expected Outcomes	Better health and healthcare in Spokane County. Well-paying jobs created in Spokane County. Power future economic growth in Spokane County.