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GrantNIH NHLBI Catalyze Medical Device Prototype Optimization – RFA-HL-26-020
Atlas Opportunity Score82/100
FundingUp to $300,000 in direct costs per year for up to two 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 actionConfirm applicant eligibility and registrations, prototype maturity and preliminary evidence, qualified research leadership, intellectual-property and regulatory strategy, required Accelerator Partner support, and the expected non-Federal matching commitment before preparing an October 21, 2026 submission.
Current statusActiveSource verificationOctober 6, 2026Tracked applicant typesFor-Profit Organization, Healthcare Technology Vendor, Hospital, University or Research Institute
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