Miniaturization and Automation of Tissue Chip Systems (MATChS) (UT1/UT2 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Department of Health and Human Services ▸ National Institutes of Health ▸
Description
This grant opportunity supports small business concerns in developing miniaturized automated tissue chip platforms for drug development and other biomedical research applications. Funded projects should focus on creating tools and technologies for higher throughput, online sensing, and rapid data analysis to minimize manual handling. The grant is a cooperative agreement, meaning that recipients will collaborate with NIH staff to set milestones and work towards developing a commercializable a…
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track grant applications. The funding opportunity will utilize a UT1/UT2 cooperative agreement to support small …
Source
Grant ID
RFA-TR-23-018
Funding Source
Department of Health and Human Services ▸ National Institutes of Health ▸
Key Dates
Opportunity Released
November 21, 2023
Open for Submission
November 21, 2023
Submission Deadline
February 23, 2026
Application Window Closes
February 23, 2026
Eligibility
The following categories of applicants are invited to apply:
- United States Small Business Concerns (SBCs) – for‑profit small businesses only
- Joint ventures that qualify as U.S. SBCs (with <50% participation by foreign business entities and meeting SBC ownership/control and size standards)
Awards & Funding
Award Floor
$350,000
Funding Amount
Discretionary
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