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NextTech: Translational Development of Next-Generation Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices (R18 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.286 -- Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health

93.121 -- Oral Diseases and Disorders Research

Last Updated: February 27, 2026

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Business

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Government

  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • City or township governments
  • State governments
  • Special district governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • County governments

Education

  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

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).

Grantor contact information

Description

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Email

NIBIB_Devices@NIH.gov

NIBIB_Devices@NIH.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

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Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

July 17, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

September 18, 2026

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

June 18, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

July 18, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2027

Application process

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Award

$6,000,000

Program Funding

4

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$--

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

RFA-EB-26-004

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Forecast posted date:

February 27, 2026

Archive date:

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