Industrialization and Translation of Extracellular Vesicles for use in Regenerative Medicine (UT1/UT2) Clinical Trial Not Allowed
ID: 347583Type: Posted
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Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $296K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Industrialization and Translation of Extracellular Vesicles for use in Regenerative Medicine," aimed at supporting small business technology transfer (STTR) partnerships. This initiative focuses on the development of novel extracellular vesicle (EV)-based therapeutic platforms, addressing challenges related to large-scale manufacturing and production quality, which are critical for tissue and organ repair applications. The funding is essential for advancing therapeutic applications in regenerative medicine, with awards typically not exceeding $295,924 for Phase I and $1,972,828 for Phase II, and proposals must be submitted by June 6, 2025. For further inquiries, 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-23-268.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced a funding opportunity aimed at the industrialization and translation of extracellular vesicles (EVs) for regenerative medicine. The funding supports small business technology transfer (STTR) partnerships focused on developing novel EV-based therapeutic platforms. The primary goals include addressing challenges such as large-scale manufacturing and production quality of EVs, which can facilitate tissue and organ repair. This initiative encourages proof-of-concept studies in Phase I and advancement to optimization in Phase II. A critical aspect of the program emphasizes compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and prioritizes applications that demonstrate significant commercialization potential. All proposals must adhere to specific guidelines and are subject to review based on criteria like significance, innovation, and feasibility. Eligible applicants consist of U.S. small business concerns, with awards usually not exceeding $295,924 for Phase I and $1,972,828 for Phase II. The funding opportunity is crucial for advancing therapeutic applications within the field of regenerative medicine, addressing ongoing challenges, and promoting innovative research solutions.
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