Spoke Network

Join a nationwide network of spokes collectively working to speed the commercialization of groundbreaking health innovations. Members will be selected based on their ability to act with urgency in response to immediate health demands and deliver promising solutions into diverse communities in every state and tribal nation.

Benefits of Becoming a Spoke

Funding: Eligibility to apply for funding to support Investor Catalyst Hub activities, projects, and efforts

Speed: Flexible contracting vehicles, resulting in award execution significantly faster than traditional government contracts

Access: Networking opportunities with consortium members, government, and other strategic stakeholders at membership meetings, conferences, and forums

Influence: Ability to provide feedback and input into ARPA-H challenge areas, problem identification, and priorities

Information: Access and contribution to an open library of resources and public goods that draw on the insights from ARPANET-H activities

 

Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to learn more!

View a recording of our Informational Webinar for Prospective Spokes and download the webinar slides.

View and download the Consortium Membership Agreement.

 

Who Can Apply

The opportunity to apply to become a spoke is open to institutions/organizations with strengths that align with the ARPA-H research focus areas:

 

Spoke Eligibility

The hub will offer opportunities for experts from government, industry, finance, health care, and academia to collaborate with the goal of accelerating commercialization of medical breakthroughs for people who urgently need them. Interested organizations across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors with relevant capabilities can apply to be a spoke.