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NIH BRAIN Initiative Solicitation for Early-Stage Neural Recording and Modulation Technologies

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the BRAIN Initiative, focusing on early-stage research and development of neural recording and modulation technologies. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to all qualified organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Early-stage research and development for neural recording and modulation technologies - Includes untested ideas, calculations, simulations, models, or prototypes - Aim is to demonstrate feasibility for large-scale neural recording or manipulation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Clinical trials are not allowed - Proposals should address current limitations in neural recording and modulation - Minimum funding award is $200,000 - No cost sharing or matching required - Opportunity is open to government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, businesses, and other organizations

Description

This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) from the National Institutes of Health seeks applications for innovative technologies in early development stages aimed at large-scale neural recording or manipulation. The goal is to advance understanding of how electrical and chemical signals code information in neural circuits. The FOA encourages proposals including untested ideas, calculations, simulations, models, or prototypes to demonstrate feasibility. The initiative targets technologies that overcome current limitations in resolution and scale of neural recording and modulation.

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