Blueprint MedTech Cycle 5 Announcement - POCTRN
The Point-of-Care Technology Research Network develops technologies with clinical applications using a network model that enhances complementary strengths and builds multidisciplinary partnerships.
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Funding Opportunity for Neurotech Innovations: Apply for funding up to $500K
Do you have a groundbreaking neurotech innovation? Cimit’s CINTA and NeuroTech Harbor, through the NIH Blueprint MedTech program, are excited to announce our fifth funding opportunity. Submit your pre-proposal by October 4 for awards aimed at accelerating medtech solutions that address challenges associated with disorders of the nervous system.
Award Types
Optimizer Awards:
- Up to $500,000 in direct costs per year for up to 4 years.
- Ongoing mentorship from experienced executives.
- Comprehensive resources and support services.
Seedling Awards:
- 6-months of support.
- A $25,000 stipend.
- An additional $25,000 to hire subject matter experts.
- Ongoing mentorship to overcome identified gaps.
A major emphasis of this program is to create opportunities for diverse innovators, including those who have been traditionally underrepresented in the neurotech space. We encourage applications from women, underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities.
Atlanta Center for Microsystems Engineered Point-of-Care Technologies
Johns Hopkins Center for Innovative Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases
Center for Innovation in Point-of-Care Technologies for HIV/AIDS and Emerging Infectious Diseases at Northwestern
Center for Advancing Point of Care in Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Diseases
Center for Point of Care Technologies for Nutrition, Infection, and Cancer in Global Health at Cornell University
The Center for Innovation and Translation of Point of Care Technologies for Equitable Cancer Care
Our partners
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Fogarty International Center
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
Office of AIDS Research
Office of Disease Prevention