OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-25-203

Focused Technology Research and Development (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Jan 7, 2028(451 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH grant for organizations building new technologies that enable biomedical research, not for delivering services or running programs. It fits small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, universities, and governments whose core work is technology R&D with clear biomedical applications. Retail, finance, housing, and other organizations with no biomedical technology development angle should not bother applying.

Best for
Small businesses developing biomedical research technologies, For-profit companies building tools that advance biomedical research, Nonprofits and universities running technology R&D for biomedical applications, Tribal organizations and governments pursuing health technology development
Not for
Retail, finance, or housing businesses with no biomedical research angle, Foreign organizations or U.S. organizations with foreign components, Organizations seeking funding for projects unrelated to technology development
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (medical, biomedical, clinical)
100
Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (technology, tech, innovation)
95
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
R&D, Research
Who can apply
State and local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, For-profit companies, Colleges and universities, Tribal governments and organizations, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
January 7, 2028.
Who can apply for this grant?
Small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, universities, state/local/tribal governments, and other institutions may apply. Foreign entities are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are eligible, but the notice does not specify whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify as small businesses for this program.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are both listed as eligible applicants, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.

Summary

NIH NIGMS grant for developing innovative technologies that enable biomedical research. Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, universities, state/local/tribal governments, and other institutions; foreign entities are not eligible. Funds support technology R&D projects that advance the state of the art for broad biomedical research applications.

About this grant

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports projects relevant to the NIGMS mission that focus solely on the development of technologies with potential to enable acquisition of biomedical knowledge. Projects should be justified in terms of technical innovation and utility of such technical innovation for impacting future biomedical research. Outcomes or products of the proposed project should significantly advance the current state of the art and be sufficiently characterized for application in addressing a broad range of biomedical research questions.

Who can apply

Other Eligible Applicants include the following:

Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Technology
  • Science

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthgrantsinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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