NextTech: Translational Development of Next-Generation Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices (R18 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Updated
Grant from the National Institutes of Health, open to small businesses. Closes Dec 1, 2030, 1498 days left.
| Opportunity number | RFA-EB-28-004 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Field | Health |
| Expected number of awards | 4 |
| Total program funding | $6.0 million |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required |
| Assistance listing | 93.121, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.853, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867 |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Closes | Dec 1, 2030 (1498 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar |
Who can apply
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see the eligibility notes)
Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).
Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage applications from investigators to advance the development and translation of next-generation technologies to prevent, monitor, diagnose, and treat disorders within the missions of the NIH Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) and The Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiatives. Awarded activities will facilitate the translation of new devices up to the stage of readiness for first in human (FIH) clinical trials by overcoming key challenges identified during preliminary proof-of-concept studies.
The scope of the program includes technology development and optimization, and studies to prepare for approvals for human use.
Full announcement and how to apply on Grants.gov
Health grants right now
There are 354 open federal grants in health that small businesses may apply for; 35 close within 30 days. The median award ceiling is $500,000. The agencies offering the most are National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA and Centers for Disease Control - NCBDDD. Grants in this field stay open a median of 1030 days; this one is open for 1500 days.
Who has won this program before
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center $443.7 million · from Jun 29, 2006
- University Of Washington $83.6 million · from Mar 1, 1997
- Regents Of The University Of California, SAN Francisco, The $82.5 million · from Mar 1, 1997
- President And Fellows Of Harvard College $76.7 million · from Jul 1, 2004
- University Of Alabama AT Birmingham $69.9 million · from Mar 30, 1988
The largest grants and cooperative agreements under assistance listing 93.121, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.853, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867 with funding activity since Oct 1, 2025, from USAspending.gov. Amounts are each award's total.
Other open grants in the same program
Under assistance listing 93.121, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.853, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867, the federal program this grant is paid from.
More open grants from the National Institutes of Health
344 open grants from this agency accept small businesses, with $390.2 million in total program funding listed.