SBIR / STTR #7599226SN106

ARPA-H Solicitation for Universal Synthetic Biology Platform (UNI-PLAT)

This opportunity is issued by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), seeking proposals for a universal synthetic biology platform. - Government Buyer: - Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of a universal, plug-and-play synthetic biology platform - Focus on creating next-generation microbial chassis capable of programmable functions - Initial proof-of-concept: toxin removal for chronic disease management - Platform must be adaptable for environmental remediation, biomanufacturing, agriculture, holistic medicine, and therapeutic discovery - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Platform must be stable, reliable, and easily reprogrammable - Demonstration of programmable microbial functions - Adaptability across multiple industries is required

Description

This solicitation seeks the development of an annual diagnostic test to inform women about their future fertility by discovering new biomarkers. The test aims to provide actionable data for fertility planning, assess fertility status, and estimate the timeline for the onset of infertility. The goal is to create an affordable, user-friendly test suitable for at least annual use to support childbearing decisions. The results will also guide future programs focused on enhancing natural fertility and women's health monitoring tools.

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