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NIH Solicitation for Preclinical Proof of Concept Technologies for Human CNS Recording and Modulation

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking proposals to advance preclinical proof of concept for novel technologies that record and modulate activity in the human central nervous system (CNS). - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Products/Services Requested: - Development and translation of innovative CNS recording and modulation technologies - Technologies may use electrical, optical, magnetic, acoustic, or combined signal modalities - Focus on readiness for first-in-human studies - Multidisciplinary, team-based approaches are encouraged - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Maximum grant award is $750,000 - Eligible applicants include educational institutions, nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses (excluding foreign organizations) - Emphasis on integration of diverse expertise and translational readiness for human application

Description

This solicitation seeks to fund activities that facilitate the translation of novel recording and modulation technologies for treating, diagnosing, and understanding central nervous system (CNS) diseases and disorders. The technologies may use various signal modalities such as electrical, optical, magnetic, or acoustic signals, or combinations thereof. The goal is to advance these technologies from proof of concept to readiness for first in human studies. Applications from diverse, team-based groups integrating appropriate expertise are encouraged.

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