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Funding Opportunity: Up-to $500K Available for Innovative Neurotechnologies
Two incubator hubs, CIMIT’s CINTA and NeuroTech Harbor, through the NIH Blueprint MedTech program, are currently seeking proposals from academic and industry applicants who have emerging technologies that aim to improve the diagnosis and/or treatment of nervous system disorders.
A major emphasis of this program is to create opportunities for diverse innovators, including those who have been traditionally underrepresented in the neurotech space.
Program Details:
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Awards up to $500K to help support development toward commercialization.
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Mentorship from experienced commercialization experts
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Support to address business, regulatory, clinical, and technical project aspects
The deadline has passed for this opportunity Pre-proposals were due no later than: October 24

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