NextTech: Translational Development of Next-Generation Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices (R18 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Federal funding opportunity RFA-EB-26-004 from National Institutes of Health.
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- Posted
- February 27, 2026
- Closes
- See announcement
- Program funding
- $6,000,000
- Expected awards
- 4
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 93.286, 93.121
- Category
- Health
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.286 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.
- FY2024 obligated
- $343.8M
- FY2025 obligated
- $339.6M
- FY2026 (to date) obligated
- $179.4M
- Awards in window
- 2,126
Top recipients: The General Hospital Corporation, The Johns Hopkins University, Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc, University of California, Davis, Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, the
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed July 2026
Synopsis
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage applications from investigators to advance the development and translation of next-generation technologies to prevent, monitor, diagnose, and treat disorders within the missions of the NIH Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) and The Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiatives. Awarded activities will facilitate the translation of new devices up to the stage of readiness for first in human (FIH) clinical trials by overcoming key challenges identified during preliminary proof-of-concept studies. The scope of the program includes technology development and optimization, and studies to prepare for approvals for human use.
Who can apply
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Special district governments
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- County governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- State governments
Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).
How to apply
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