The “Cyagen Trailblazer Grant Award” (“Contest”) is open to academic, industry, and non-profit research professionals globally, including graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, principal investigators (PIs), staff scientists, and R&D professionals in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries who submit a complete application form at the official CTGA Campaign webpage.

To be eligible, applicants must have published at least one article in the past two (2) years in a peer-reviewed scientific journal with an impact factor greater than 20. Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age as of the date of submission.

This Contest is subject to all applicable international, federal, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited. Employees of Cyagen, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising/promotional agencies, and their immediate family members or household members are not eligible.

The Contest is sponsored by Cyagen Biosciences, headquartered at 2255 Martin Ave, Suite E, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA (“Sponsor”). The Contest is organized and supported according to the terms outlined in these Official Rules.

By participating, you agree to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Official Rules and the Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to this Contest. The Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any participant who violates the Official Rules or acts in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.

The Contest begins on August 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM (PST) and ends on September 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM (PST) (“Entry Period”). Applications submitted outside this period will not be accepted. Award announcements are scheduled for October 16, 2025.

Applicants must complete and submit the online application form available at the official CTGA Campaign webpage. A complete entry includes:

• Full name and contact details
• Affiliation and job title
• Area of disease research focus
• Type of model needed
• Publication Record (required): Provide the DOI or link to one peer-reviewed article (past 2 years, IF >20)
• A brief research summary outlining the scientific rationale and innovation

Only one application per lab or project will be accepted. Incomplete or non-compliant entries will be disqualified at the Sponsor’s sole discretion.

Up to 50 grant awards will be issued globally. Each award will provide 50%–100% funding coverage for the cost of developing a custom animal model using Cyagen’s services. The total award pool is up to $1,000,000 USD.

• Grant recipients must initiate the project within 6 months of notification unless an extension is pre-approved.
• The grant may only be applied to one model generation project, as defined in the submitted application.
• The award cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions.
• No cash alternative or prize substitution is permitted, except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.

Recipients are responsible for any taxes or fees associated with the award. Execution of a service agreement is required prior to project start.

All models generated under the CTGA program (“Models”) are subject to the following terms:

1. Ownership: The resulting animal models and associated technologies are jointly owned by the recipient and Sponsor.
2. Usage Rights: The recipient is granted a 1-year exclusive usage period starting from model delivery.
3. Non-commercial Use: Models may only be used for academic or non-commercial research purposes. No third-party transfers or commercial use is permitted without written authorization.
4. Data Sharing: All downstream validation data produced using the Models must be shared with Cyagen and may be used by Cyagen for CRO services, publications, or promotional purposes, unless otherwise agreed.

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of scientific experts appointed by the Sponsor. Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Scientific merit and innovation
• Clarity of research goals
• Fit between the proposed study and model type
• Feasibility and timeline
• Potential scientific or translational impact

Winners will be notified via email by October 16, 2025. Cyagen will not be responsible for undelivered messages due to spam filters or incorrect contact information. Failure to respond within 10 days may result in forfeiture.

By entering, you agree that Sponsor may use your name, institutional affiliation, and submitted content for promotional and marketing purposes, including but not limited to: press releases, presentations, or web content, without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the Contest at any time due to technical issues, fraud, or any other cause that corrupts the administration of the Contest. Any attempts to tamper with or undermine the entry process will result in disqualification.

By participating, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Cyagen and its affiliates from any and all claims arising from participation in the Contest or use of any awarded prize, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or property damage.

This Contest is governed by the laws of the State of California. All disputes arising under or related to the Contest shall be resolved individually, without resort to class action, and exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California.

All applicant information is confidential and will only be shared with Cyagen’s internal review panel. Submission is subject to Cyagen’s Privacy Policy .

To request the list of grant recipients, contact: [email protected]

By submitting an entry, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules.