Blueprint MedTech Cycle 4 Announcement - CIMIT MAIN
Programs and Offerings
Funding Opportunity: Blueprint Medtech Winter Award Competition
CIMIT’s CINTA and NeuroTech Harbor, through the NIH Blueprint MedTech program, are accepting pre-proposals from academic and industry applicants who have emerging preventative, therapeutic, or diagnostic medical devices focused on disorders of the nervous system.
Awards up to $500K will be made available to the most promising and innovative neurotechnologies to help accelerate their development toward commercialization.
A major emphasis of this program is to create opportunities for diverse innovators, including those who have been traditionally underrepresented in the neurotech space.
Award Types
Optimizer Awards:
- Up to $500,000 in direct costs per year for up to 4 years.
- Ongoing mentorship from experienced executives.
- Comprehensive resources and support services.
Seedling Awards:
- 6-months of support.
- A $25,000 stipend.
- An additional $25,000 to hire subject matter experts.
- Ongoing mentorship to overcome identified gaps.
The deadline for this opportunity has passed.
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As an early pioneer in managing translational research, Cimit has directly supported over 1,200 innovator teams and reviewed or consulted on over 5,000 ideas since our founding in 1998.
We work collaboratively with healthtech innovators, entrepreneurs, and institutions to ultimately make a positive impact on patient care across the globe. We streamline pathways to progress through our efficient processes, established systems, and unparalleled market expertise.
We work collaboratively with healthtech innovators, entrepreneurs, and institutions to ultimately make a positive impact on patient care across the globe. We streamline pathways to progress through our efficient processes, established systems, and unparalleled market expertise.