KryZr Academic Research Grant
Work on your crystallization idea with Zaiput KryZr crystallizer
What is it? Zaiput offers the KryZr device at laboratory scale free of charge to winners of this grant competition. Value of the prize is up to $80K.
What is it? Zaiput offers the KryZr device at laboratory scale free of charge to winners of this grant competition. Value of the prize is up to $80K.Why apply? The Zaiput KryZr technology offers new possibilities for controlling and intensifying crystallization processes. This grant opportunity is an exciting way to pioneer new applications and test how the latest technology in the field can address your process control problems.
What is the process and when will I know if I won? Send as a 1 page project description in PDF by October 15th, 2026. Please include at least these 3 sections:
- Describe the project.
- Tell us why you think it is important.
- Tell us why you need KryZr.
Winners will be announced by November 6th, 2026. We plan to award three grants.
Who can apply? The grant is reserved for academic groups and non-profit institutions.
Deadline for abstract submission: October 15th, 2026
How to apply:
Send your one page proposal to grants@zaiput.com
A submission implies acceptance of all terms and conditions reported below.
Terms and Conditions
By submitting a project proposal for the KryZr Academic Research Grant, applicants agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. Selection of Winners
Zaiput will independently review and evaluate all eligible proposals and select the grant winners at its sole discretion. Zaiput’s selection decision is final and cannot be challenged or disputed.
Zaiput reserves the right to select fewer than three winners, more than three winners or no winners, if it determines that the submitted proposals do not meet the objectives or quality requirements of the grant.
2. Confidentiality of Proposals
Project proposals submitted to Zaiput will be treated as confidential and will only be used for the purpose of evaluating applications and administering the grant.
Zaiput reserves the right to publicly announce the names of the winning applicants and general information about their awarded projects through its communication channels, including its website, social media, newsletters, and other promotional materials.
3. Intellectual Property
Zaiput’s IP on the crystallizer remains property of Zaiput. The award does not represent or imply any transfer of Zaiput IP to grantees. All intellectual property resulting from research and work carried out by the grant winners remains the property of the respective grant winners and/or their institution, as applicable. However, grant winners agree that Zaiput may publicly communicate and promote the results and outcomes of projects supported by the grant, including before the formal publication of an academic paper, or if the findings do not result in the formal publication of an academic paper. Such communication may include general descriptions of the project, results, images, figures, or other information provided or approved by the grant winner.
4. Use of the KryZr Device
The KryZr device is provided to selected winners for the purpose of carrying out the proposed research project. The specific terms regarding delivery, installation, use, duration, and return of the device will be agreed separately between Zaiput and each winning institution.
The grant and use of the KryZr device may not be transferred to another person, group, or institution without Zaiput’s prior written agreement.
At the end of the agreed grant period, the winning institution will return the KryZr-10-SS and its accessories to Zaiput, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
5. Eligibility
The grant is intended for academic groups and nonprofit institutions. Zaiput reserves the right to verify the eligibility of applicants and to exclude proposals that do not meet the stated eligibility requirements.
6. Grant Award and Equipment
Each selected winner will receive a KryZr-10-SS laboratory-scale crystallizer, complete with all standard accessories required for operation, for use in the proposed research project.
Zaiput will cover the shipping costs for delivery of the KryZr-10-SS and its accessories to the winning institution.
The grant period must begin within three months of the grant award date. The exact delivery date and grant period will be agreed between Zaiput and each winning institution.
The KryZr-10-SS and all accessories provided under the grant remain the property of Zaiput unless otherwise agreed in writing.
7. Grantee obligations
- Award winners commit to perform the research effort they have described in the proposal.
- Commit to provide a brief update on project status every quarter of the expected project duration. Updates can be provided during a call or email.
- Grant winners agree to provide constructive and transparent feedback to Zaiput.
8. Acceptance of the Terms
Submission of a proposal constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
Zaiput reserves the right to make reasonable changes to these Terms and Conditions where necessary to administer the grant competition.