Prehospital Blood Transfusion Systems Improvement: Expanding Access through Innovative Technologies and Tools
ID: 24-NH5Type: Phase I
Overview

Topic

Prehospital Blood Transfusion Systems Improvement: Expanding Access through Innovative Technologies and Tools

Agency

Department of TransportationN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: Phase IYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2486609

Additional Information

https://www.volpe.dot.gov/work-with-us/small-business-innovation-research
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Feb 8, 2024 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Open Feb 8, 2024 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Next Submission Due Mar 7, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Close Mar 7, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking proposals for the topic "Prehospital Blood Transfusion Systems Improvement: Expanding Access through Innovative Technologies and Tools" in their FY24.1 SBIR solicitation. This Phase I SBIR program aims to improve prehospital blood transfusion systems by utilizing innovative technologies and tools. The goal is to expand access to blood transfusions in emergency situations. The solicitation was released on February 8, 2024, and the application due date was March 7, 2024. For more information, you can visit the SBIR topic link at here or the DOT SBIR website here.

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