The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is looking for teams of participants to submit their research ideas that may be used as the foundation for the development of successful new biomedical startups.

The teams must also have a research idea directly related to substance use disorder (SUD) or that could be extended or adapted to be useful for SUD.

Contact: Sara Lioi (NIDAChallenge@nih.gov)

Submissions are due Wednesday, November 16.

TABA Needs Assessment, Translational Sciences, NIDA SUD Challenge

Human subjects research, Hispanic innovation, and tech transfer

Two NIH-funded incubator hubs in the NIH Blueprint MedTech program are seeking groundbreaking, collaborative projects to improve the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders.

Proposed neurotechnologies must have a pathway to a prototype for first-in-human testing within four years.

Are you interested in applying for Phase I SBIR or STTR funding for the next receipt date (Jan. 5, 2023)? If so, don't miss the chance to participate in the Applicant Assistance Program (AAP).

The AAP aims to support new and resubmitting applicants in writing a stronger Phase I SBIR/STTR application. Grant writing experts will provide guidance to small businesses on:
- Needs assessment/small business mentoring
- Phase I application preparation support
- Application review
- Submit a brief application form by Thursday, September 22.

BARDA has partnered with FedTech to launch the Health Security Startup Studio program to commercialize innovative technologies that will prepare us for public health emergencies and health security threats. In this program, extensive portfolio of intellectual property developed with cutting-edge research across the federal and university laboratory networks will be matched with passionate entrepreneurs eager to launch their own venture based on the IP.

Learn more and apply by Sunday, October 16.

I-Corps, Long COVID Computational Challenge, BARDA FedTech StartUp Studio

The National Institute on Aging Office of Strategic Extramural Programs (OSEP) Small Business Program is excited to announce the inaugural cohort of finalists for the Healthy Aging Start-Up Challenge and Bootcamp to Foster Diversity and Accelerate Innovation.

The finalists represent a diverse group of researchers and entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas for science-driven technologies and products that have the potential to advance the fields of aging and age-related diseases.

Access the recording and other materials to learn about the HHS SBIR Contracts Solicitation (PHS-2023-1) and how to submit your proposal by the deadline (Friday, Nov. 4, 2022).

Contract solicitation webinar recording, Maternal Health Challenge, TABA Needs Assessment Report