Daré Bioscience received a $2.5 million grant installment for developing DARE-LARC1, a novel contraceptive technology. This payment is part of a larger $49 million grant agreement, of which $31.8 million has been received to date. DARE-LARC1 represents a potential new category of long-acting, reversible contraceptive featuring precision dosing, extended device duration, and wireless control.
The technology, originally developed at MIT, achieved technological proof of concept earlier this year. The platform uses levonorgestrel and is designed to store and deliver therapeutic doses over extended periods through a single device. Key features include precision dosing, extended duration capability, built-in battery lasting up to 20 years, wireless communication, and smartphone integration.
The company is exploring strategic partnerships for applications beyond reproductive health, including diabetes, obesity, and other conditions requiring precise, prolonged treatment.