The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Cancer Institute (NCI), has announced a funding opportunity titled "Academic-Industrial Partnerships (AIP) to Translate and Validate In Vivo Imaging Systems." This initiative aims to foster collaborations between academic institutions and industrial partners to advance imaging technologies that address critical challenges in cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment. The program is particularly focused on innovative solutions that enhance imaging capabilities tailored to the needs of end-users, thereby contributing to improved cancer research outcomes. Grants are available for projects lasting up to five years, with a maximum budget of $500,000 in direct costs per year, and applications are due by January 7, 2027. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-259.html.