Cingulate Receives $3 Million Grant from Private Foundation to Accelerate Development of Anxiety Asset CTx-2103 (buspirone)

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Cingulate Inc. (NASDAQ: CING) has secured a $3 million grant from a private foundation to accelerate the development of CTx-2103 (buspirone) for anxiety treatment. The grant will be distributed in three $1 million tranches, with the first payment scheduled for May 1st and subsequent tranches tied to development milestones.

CTx-2103 aims to be the first once-daily formulation of buspirone in the $5.5 billion U.S. anxiety market ($11.6 billion globally). The foundation will receive quarterly royalties of $500,000 after commercialization, capped at $3.5 million total. The development leverages Cingulate's proprietary Precision Timed Release™ (PTR™) drug delivery platform technology.

This initiative addresses a significant medical need, as anxiety disorders affect approximately 31% of U.S. adults and represent the most common mental health concern in America, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health.

Positive

• Secured non-dilutive funding of $3 million for CTx-2103 development
• Targeting large market opportunity: $5.5B U.S. and $11.6B global anxiety market
• Potential first-mover advantage with once-daily buspirone formulation
• Capped royalty obligation of $3.5 million

Negative

• Product development subject to milestone achievements for full grant receipt
• Future royalty payments will impact revenue after commercialization

CTx-2103 has the Potential to be the First, Once-Daily Formulation of Buspirone, one of the Most Widely Prescribed Agents in the $5.5 Billion U.S. Anxiety Market, and the $11.6 Billion Anxiety Market Worldwide

Non-Dilutive Funding Expands Pipeline and Further Validates Cingulate’s Proprietary Precision Timed Release™ Drug Delivery Technology

CTx-2103 has the Potential to Reduce Use of Benzodiazepine’s and Associated Withdrawal and Dependency Issues

KANSAS CITY, Kan., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cingulate Inc. (NASDAQ: CING), a biopharmaceutical company utilizing its proprietary Precision Timed Release™ (PTR™) drug delivery platform technology to build and advance a pipeline of next-generation pharmaceutical products, announced today that it has received a $3 million grant to accelerate the development of CTx-2103 (buspirone) for the treatment of anxiety. CTx-2103 has the potential to be the first, once-daily formulation of buspirone, one of the most widely prescribed agents in the $5.5 billion U.S. anxiety market ($11.6 billion global).

The grant will be made in three tranches of $1 million each, the first tranche to be paid on May 1^st , and the two subsequent tranches payable based on specified product development milestones. The foundation will receive a future royalty contingent on the commercialization of CTx-2103, beginning six months after the after the first commercial sale of CTx-2103, payable at $500,000 per quarter, with a maximum cumulative royalty of $3.5 million.

“This grant was made by a private foundation whose foremost interest is combating the global rise of critical health issues such as anxiety in a consequential way. We thank the foundation for this funding for the development of CTx-2103, which advances Cingulate’s pipeline and illustrates the applicability of our PTR™ platform. Today, we are one step closer to providing the first, once-daily medicine for the millions of patients worldwide who suffer from anxiety-related disorders, the most common mental health issue in America and around the world,” said Cingulate Chairman and CEO Shane J. Schaffer.

According to the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH), anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the U.S. An estimated 31 percent of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some time in their lives. People may live with anxiety for years before they are diagnosed or treated. ¹

About CTx-2103 
CTx-2103 is a novel, multi-release tablet of buspirone that incorporates Cingulate’s proprietary PTR™ drug delivery platform. CTx-2103 is being studied for the treatment of anxiety and/or anxiety-related disorders. Buspirone, an azapirone derivative and a 5-HT1A partial agonist, was the first non-benzodiazepine anxiolytic introduced for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. Buspirone may exhibit a decreased side-effect profile compared to other anxiolytic treatments. Unlike benzodiazepines and barbiturates, there is no associated risk of physical dependence or withdrawal with buspirone use due to the lack of effects on gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors.

About Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the U.S.¹ Anxiety is the feeling of fear that occurs when faced with threatening or stressful situations or can be endogenous and not have an identified stressor. It can be a normal response when confronted with danger, but, if severe and chronic and affects functioning, it could be regarded as an anxiety disorder. An estimated 31 percent of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some time in their lives. People may live with anxiety for years before they are diagnosed or treated. The global COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety and anxiety related disorders and as a result is a priority within the class of unmet medical needs in mental health.¹

About Precision Timed Release™ (PTR™) Platform Technology
Cingulate is developing ADHD and anxiety disorder product candidates capable of achieving true once-daily dosing using Cingulate’s innovative PTR drug delivery platform technology. It incorporates a proprietary Erosion Barrier Layer (EBL) providing control of drug release at precise, pre-defined times with no release of drug prior to the intended release. The EBL technology is enrobed around a drug-containing core to give a tablet-in-tablet dose form. It is designed to erode at a controlled rate until eventually the drug is released from the core tablet. The EBL formulation, Oralogik™, is licensed from BDD Pharma. Cingulate intends to utilize its PTR technology to expand and augment its clinical-stage pipeline by identifying and developing additional product candidates in other therapeutic areas in addition to Anxiety and ADHD where one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients need to be delivered several times a day at specific, predefined time intervals and released in a manner that would offer significant improvement over existing therapies. To see Cingulate’s PTR Platform, click here.

About Cingulate Inc.
Cingulate Inc. (NASDAQ: CING), is a biopharmaceutical company utilizing its proprietary PTR drug delivery platform technology to build and advance a pipeline of next-generation pharmaceutical products, designed to improve the lives of patients suffering from frequently diagnosed conditions characterized by burdensome daily dosing regimens and suboptimal treatment outcomes. With an initial focus on the treatment of ADHD, Cingulate is identifying and evaluating additional therapeutic areas where PTR technology may be employed to develop future product candidates, including to treat anxiety disorders. Cingulate is headquartered in Kansas City. For more information, visit Cingulate.com.

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Investor & Public Relations:
Thomas Dalton
Vice President, Investor & Public Relations, Cingulate
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FAQ

What is the value of the grant received by Cingulate (CINGW) for CTx-2103 development?

Cingulate received a $3 million grant, distributed in three $1 million tranches, with the first payment on May 1st and subsequent payments tied to development milestones.

How large is the anxiety treatment market that Cingulate's CTx-2103 targets?

The anxiety treatment market is valued at $5.5 billion in the U.S. and $11.6 billion globally.

What royalty arrangement does Cingulate have for CTx-2103?

The foundation will receive $500,000 quarterly royalties after commercialization, with a maximum total royalty of $3.5 million.

What makes Cingulate's CTx-2103 anxiety treatment unique?

CTx-2103 aims to be the first once-daily formulation of buspirone, using Cingulate's proprietary Precision Timed Release™ (PTR™) drug delivery technology.

What is the prevalence of anxiety disorders according to NIMH?

According to the National Institutes of Mental Health, 31% of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives.