Bioengineering, Biomedical Imaging, and Technology Development - SBIR/STTR

Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health

The Funding Goals of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) are to support the development and integration of advanced biomedical imaging, bioengineering, sensing and computational technologies for the improvement of human health and medical care and training an exceptional workforce that can address biomedical imaging and bioengineering challenges of the future. NIBIB accepts investigator-initiated applications, and applications submitted in response to a publi

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Helps small businesses develop new technologies for medical imaging and bioengineering. Provides funding for research and development of innovative biomedical devices and applications.

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Funding
Contact for details
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Organization
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health

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What Is This Program?

To support hypothesis-, design-, technology-, or device-driven research related to the discovery, design, development, validation, and application of technologies for biomedical imaging and bioengineering. The program includes biomaterials (biomimetics, bioprocessing, organogenesis, rehabilitation, tissue engineering, implant science, material science, interface science, physics and stress engineering, technology assessment of materials/devices), biosensors/biotransducers (technology development, technology assessment, development of algorithms, telemetry), nanotechnology (nanoscience, biomimetics, drug delivery systems, drug bioavailability, microarray/combinatorial technology, genetic engineering, computer science, technology assessment), bioinformatics (computer science, information science, mathematics, biomechanics, computational modeling and simulation, remote diagnosis and therapy), imaging device development, biomedical imaging technology development, contrast agents, informatics and computer sciences related to imaging, molecular and cellular imaging, bioelectrics/biomagnetics, organ and whole body imaging, screening for diseases and disorders, and imaging technology assessment and surgery (technique development and technology development).

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Contact the program director listed on the notice prior to applying.
  • Submit an application through Grants.gov.
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.grants.gov
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
rolling

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support are encouraged but not mandatory.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • costs associated with data management and sharing
  • research and development costs
  • commercialization costs
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • non-eligible costs
  • prohibited expenses
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Indirect costs limited to de minimis 10% MTDC
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
25% minimum
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind contributions
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Allowed
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Budget documentation showing matching funds

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required in publications and presentations.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

taylor.anna@nih.gov
3014518991

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