Rapid and Affordable Point-of-Care HPV Diagnostics for Cervical Cancer Control
ID: NIH/NCI 456Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Rapid and Affordable Point-of-Care HPV Diagnostics for Cervical Cancer Control

Agency

Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2023

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2451703

Additional Information

https://sam.gov/opp/aa72581c848947f0b61c15062e604862/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Aug 25, 2023 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Open Aug 25, 2023 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Next Submission Due Nov 14, 2023 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Close Nov 14, 2023 12:00 AM
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are seeking proposals for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract proposals. The specific topic of the solicitation is "Rapid and Affordable Point-of-Care HPV Diagnostics for Cervical Cancer Control". The goal of this initiative is to bring new alternatives for HPV testing to the market that are both in a form factor and price point that will enable self-testing programs to be established globally at point-of-care or near point-of-care. The research aims to develop highly accurate HPV diagnostics at a lower cost than existing tests, utilizing emerging test chemistries and advancements in microfluidics, microfabrication, and hand-held computers. The solicitation is open for Fast-Track and Direct-to-Phase II proposals, with Phase I proposals not being accepted. The anticipated number of awards is 3-5, and the budget for Phase I is up to $400,000 for up to 12 months, while Phase II is up to $2,000,000 for up to 2 years. Proposals that exceed the budget or project duration may not be funded. The deadline for proposal submission is November 14, 2023.

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