The NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research, in collaboration with various NIH Institutes and Centers, is offering this grant to establish Blueprint MedTech Incubator Hubs (U54 activity code). This grant is for organizations to create and manage consortium-based hubs that will provide comprehensive resources to medical device developers. The primary purpose is to support the creation of human-grade prototypes by innovators. These hubs will identify promising technologies, distribute sub-award funding for product definition (e.g., needs assessment, design, prototype development), and offer access to vital expertise across scientific, design, business development, and project management domains. This initiative aims to accelerate the translation of neuroscience research into tangible medical devices for public benefit.
Opportunity ID: 335362
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-21-314 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Blueprint MedTech: Incubator Hubs (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.121 — Oral Diseases and Disorders Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research, with participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), intends to promote the new Blueprint MedTech program by publishing a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to solicit applications to establish incubator hubs to provide medical device developers (innovators) with resources to support development of human-grade prototypes. The FOA intends to utilize the U54 activity code and is expected to be published in Summer 2021 with an expected application due date in Fall 2021. Incubator hubs will coordinate and manage resources for the Blueprint MedTech program, working as a consortium to provide: (1) infrastructure for identifying the most promising technologies, (2) the distribution of sub-award funding for innovators and resources to support product definition (e.g., needs assessment, product design, prototype development), and (3) access to relevant expertise (e.g., scientific, design, business development, and project management). Details of the planned program are provided below. This Notice is being provided for informational purposes to allow potential applicants additional time to develop responsive applications and meaningful collaborations. NIH reserves the right to modify the scope and objectives as described in this Notice. Final scope, objectives, and requirements will be set forth in the published FOAs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-21-314.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov Email:OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov Email: OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-F | Use for due dates on or before January 24, 2022 | PKG00268642 | Sep 20, 2021 | Jan 24, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
335362 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
335362 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
335362 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
335362 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
335362 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
335362 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
335362 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
335362 PHS_Additional_IndirectCosts-1.0.pdf
335362 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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