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GrantNIH NHLBI Catalyze Medical Device Prototype Design/Testing – RFA-HL-26-019
Atlas Opportunity Score84/100
FundingUp to $300,000 in direct costs per year during the R61 phase and up to $300,000 per year during the R33 phase. Combined project period up to three years. NHLBI expects up to eight new awards per fiscal year across this and companion Catalyze NOFOs.
DeadlineOctober 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization. Additional recurring due dates remain in 2027.
Required next actionFor a qualified applicant, confirm readiness for the October 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM applicant-local deadline, including registrations, PD/PI eligibility, product-development stage, NHLBI mission alignment, preliminary data, milestone plan, IP and regulatory plan, and the required R33 transition resources and partner commitments.
Current statusActiveSource verificationOctober 6, 2026Tracked applicant typesFor-Profit Organization, Healthcare Technology Vendor, Hospital, University or Research Institute
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