NIH Grants: Fund Your Medical Tech to Reduce Health Gaps
Posted: December 16, 2008
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Summary
Small businesses developing medical technologies to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations can apply for funding. NIH is seeking innovative, affordable, and culturally relevant solutions to address health disparities through their SBIR program.
Eligibility
Full Description
Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose to develop and translate medical technologies aimed at reducing disparities in healthcare access and health outcomes. Appropriate medical technologies should be effective, affordable, culturally acceptable, and deliverable to those who need them. Mechanism of Support.
This FOA will utilize the SBIR (R43/R44) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The estimated amount of funds available for support of 7-12 projects awarded as a result of this announcement is $3.45 million for fiscal year 2009. Future year amounts will depend on annual appropriations.