CRACK IT @CRACK_IT
Collaborative programme to support the development of marketable products that have an impact on business & the 3Rs from @NC3Rs. Technology for Better Science. nc3rs.org.uk/crackit London Joined September 2011-
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⏳ There is one week left to submit your 3Rs Challenge idea for the 2025 CRACK IT open call. Download the form today and submit to [email protected] by Monday 10 February: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/sponso…
⏳ There is one week left to submit your 3Rs Challenge idea for the 2025 CRACK IT open call. Download the form today and submit to [email protected] by Monday 10 February: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/sponso…
We have awarded £300k to advance the development of new approach methodologies (NAMs) to replace the use of birds in toxicity testing as part of the Wings of Change Challenge: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/news/p…
⏰ The CRACK IT open call for 3Rs Challenges closes on Monday 10 February. If your organisation is facing a scientific or research challenge that could be solved with a 3Rs approach, get in touch to discuss and submit your idea to sponsor a Challenge. 👉 nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/news/s…
🧪💊We have awarded a team from Toxys £1M to further develop in vitro and in silico approaches that better predict developmental toxicity in drug development and reduce reliance on in vivo embryo-fetal developmental studies: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/news/p…
Do you have an idea to improve R&D in your organisation and refine or reduce reliance on in vivo studies? We are inviting new Challenge ideas for the 2025 @CRACK_IT competition. Visit the Innovation Platform to find out more: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/news/s…
REMINDER: Applications to solve our 2024 CRACK IT Challenges close Monday 4 November. You can find information and support to complete and submit your application on the Innovation platform including launch webinars, Q&As and full Challenge information: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/view-c…
📣 £2.1M funding is available to solve two new CRACK IT Challenges: Wings of Change: developing new approach methodologies for avian toxicity. Rodent Shelter: developing a shelter to improve post-operative recovery and monitoring of rodents. Details: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/news/p…
Register now for our joint webinar with @HESI_Global next week. More details 👇
Register now for our joint webinar with @HESI_Global next week. More details 👇
We have awarded £600k for proof-of-concept studies to accelerate the development of New Approach Methodologies, focusing on advancing the utility and reproducibility of organ-on-chip technologies and improved in vitro assays for developmental toxicity 🎉 nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/news/p…
Did you hear our Head of Toxicology, Dr Fiona Sewell on the Today programme @BBCRadio4 this morning? Listen from 2:49:00 to hear her discuss our Virtual Two Species project which aims to replace the use of the dog in chronic toxicity studies: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
Proud to have been a part of @NewcellsBiotech journey and growth, investing £2.9M through CRACK IT Challenges to develop their human tissue models, including a retinal organoid to replace animals in preclinical studies for opthalmologic drugs: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/retina…
Proud to have been a part of @NewcellsBiotech journey and growth, investing £2.9M through CRACK IT Challenges to develop their human tissue models, including a retinal organoid to replace animals in preclinical studies for opthalmologic drugs: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/retina…
There are two weeks left to submit your Challenge idea to address an unmet research question and 3Rs need. Sponsors provide in-kind support and end-user input and receive early access to new technologies. 📅 Deadline for submissions: Friday 16 February. 👉 nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/news/s…
Last chance to apply for the reopened aTRACKtive Challenge before the deadline tomorrow at 12.00 (GMT)! Find out more about the Challenge below and apply on our Innovation Platform: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/apply-…
Last chance to apply for the reopened aTRACKtive Challenge before the deadline tomorrow at 12.00 (GMT)! Find out more about the Challenge below and apply on our Innovation Platform: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/apply-…
Calling experts from industry, charities and academia – If you have a research question that could be solved with a 3Rs driven approach, submit your Challenge idea for the 2024 CRACK IT competition. Hear what our Sponsors had to say about their experience: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/news/s…

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