advance in life sciences
Catalyst Scholars Fund
A five-year effort to recruit world-class advanced chemistry faculty, build shared infrastructure, and strengthen critical supply chains in medicines, animal health, and agriculture.
at a glance
Catalyst Scholars Fund
The Catalyst Scholars Fund is a five-year initiative to help Indiana’s leading STEM universities recruit world‑class advanced chemistry faculty and research teams. Powered by CICP, BioCrossroads, and AgriNovus Indiana, the program strengthens Indiana’s position as the nation’s hub for advanced chemistry manufacturing and One Health innovation.
building upon our strengths
Leveraging Indiana’s One Health Ecosystem
The Catalyst Scholars Fund provides matching support for:
- Major equipment
- Laboratory infrastructure
- Startup packages
These investments focus on capabilities with strong translational potential that can be deployed to strengthen domestic supply chains in sectors vital to human, animal, and plant health, strengthening our attraction and retention of top research talent.
catalyst partners
Fueling Indiana’s Advanced
Chemistry Leadership
Indiana’s leading research universities and engineering institutions, together with globally recognized life sciences and agbiosciences companies, are collaborating through Catalyst Scholars to build a world-class, industry-aligned advanced chemistry hub for the state.
