Miniaturization and Automation of Tissue Chip Systems (MATChS) (UT1/UT2 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 351095Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351095

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-TR-23-018.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Miniaturization and Automation of Tissue Chip Systems (MATChS)" aimed at U.S. small business concerns through STTR Phase I and II cooperative agreements. The initiative seeks to develop innovative microphysiological systems (MPS) that replicate human organ functions for drug discovery and biomedical research, addressing the limitations of traditional methods that are often costly and time-consuming. This funding opportunity is crucial for advancing tissue chip technology, enhancing the accessibility and usability of these systems in research, and supporting safe therapeutic assessments. Interested applicants can apply for a total funding commitment of up to $2.15 million, with key submission dates including an open date for applications on January 22, 2024, and a closing date of February 23, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the announcement at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-TR-23-018.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces the Miniaturization and Automation of Tissue Chip Systems (MATChS) funding opportunity. This initiative invites U.S. small business concerns to submit applications for STTR Phase I and II cooperative agreements. The MATChS aims to develop innovative microphysiological systems (MPS) that mimic human organ functions for drug discovery and biomedical research, addressing challenges in traditional methods that are costly and time-consuming. Objectives include creating portable and automated MPS platforms with integrated sensors for high-throughput data analysis. The initiative builds upon previous collaborations between NIH, NCATS, and NASA, enhancing accessibility and usability of tissue chips in research. Key dates include an open date for submissions on January 22, 2024, and a funding commitment of up to $2.15 million for two Phase I awards and one Phase II award in FY 2024. The announcement emphasizes the need for milestone-driven projects with active NIH involvement in their development. Eligible applicants must be organized for profit, have a significant U.S. presence, and meet specific ownership and employee criteria. The MATChS serves to further the field of tissue chip technology, supporting safe and efficient therapeutic assessments while driving towards commercialization and practical application in clinical settings.
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