As a platform for international collaborative innovation, IOF is dedicated to breaking down geographical barriers to make orthodontic advancements accessible to everyone, everywhere.
The Advanced Innovation Grants (AIG) supports projects beyond early stages, enabling larger-scale applications and multicenter research. It funds research with strong potential for implementation and real-world impact.
Core Principles of the AIG
Translational Focus:
Support projects that can be translated directly into actionable outcomes for orthodontic practice. This includes technologies, techniques, or methodologies that have the potential to enhance patient care, improve treatment outcomes, and advance the field of orthodontics.
Diverse Stakeholder Involvement:
Encourages collaboration among academia, industry, and research institutions. Multidisciplinary approach aims to bring together diverse expertise to create well-rounded and innovative solutions applicable across different sectors of orthodontics.
Feasibility and Scalability:
Prioritizes projects that demonstrate strong potential for implementation and scalability. Successful proposals must show that the proposed innovation is not only scientifically sound but also practical and capable of being adapted for widespread use in clinical settings.
To ensure alignment with these principles, the AIG program outlines specific criteria and expectations for AIG applicants as detailed in the structured framework:
Funding Amount
Preliminary Data Requirement
Project Focus
Feasibility & Translational Potential
Project-based (typically around $100,000)
Robust preliminary data validating scientific rationale, technical feasibility, and clinical promise
Translating validated innovations (technologies, techniques, or methodologies) into actionable clinical use
High implementation readiness with proven scalability; multidisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement expected
Timeline
September 30th, 2025
Submit Letter of Intent
Await IOF Science Committee
Review and Topic Approval