OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-25-337

Academic-Industrial Partnerships for Translation of Technologies for Diagnosis and Treatment (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Jan 7, 2028(451 days left)Up to $499,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH/NCI R01 grant for academic-industrial partnerships that translate scientific and engineering discoveries into diagnostic and treatment technologies. It fits small businesses, universities, nonprofits, and governments doing health-related R&D, with healthcare and biotech scoring 90/100 and technology 83/100. Retail, finance, and housing organizations should not bother; nothing in the notice points to them.

Best for
Small businesses in healthcare or biotech, Technology companies building diagnostic or treatment tools, Universities and research institutions, Nonprofits and tribal organizations partnering with industry
Not for
Retail, finance, or real estate businesses with no medical or engineering angle, Organizations without a research or development component, Applicants seeking funding for commercialization or operations rather than R&D
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
90
Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech)
83
Strong Match
ManufacturingMatches your industry (industrial)
72
Good 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
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
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
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, Equipment
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $499,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is January 7, 2028.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award listed is $499,000, and total program funding is $499,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profit organizations, nonprofits, city, county, state, and tribal governments, public housing authorities, independent school districts, and public and private institutions of higher education. Foreign organizations and certain serving institutions (such as HBCUs and Hispanic-serving institutions) may also apply.
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, so check the full NOFO (PAR-25-337) on Grants.gov.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status may apply, as long as they are not institutions of higher education (those are listed separately and also eligible).

Summary

NIH/NCI R01 grants for academic-industrial partnerships to translate scientific and engineering discoveries into diagnostic and treatment technologies. Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profits, universities, nonprofits, governments, and tribal entities; foreign organizations may also apply.

About this grant

Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to stimulate efforts to translate scientific discoveries and engineering developments into methods or tools that address problems in basic research to understand disease, or in applied research to assess risk, detect, prevent, diagnose, treat, and/or manage disease. The rationale is to deliver new capabilities to meet evolving requirements for technologies and methods relevant to the advance of research and delivery of care in pre-clinical, clinical and non-clinical settings, domestic or foreign, for conditions and diseases within the missions of participating institutes.

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science
  • Technology

Program contact

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

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