Opportunity Overview
Oregon Health & Science University is accepting letters of intent for the Biomedical Innovation Program (BIP) Device, Diagnostic & Software 2027 cycle. The program supports development and commercialization of novel technologies intended to improve healthcare delivery, with project-management and commercialization mentorship for awardees.
Funding and Timeline
Competitive project budgets are available up to $40,000, and projects are typically expected to run for about 12 months. Letters of intent are due September 15, 2026. The controlling RFA does not state an exact LOI closing time or time zone. Selected projects are invited to a five-page full application due October 26, 2026, followed by Q&A on November 12 and final presentations on December 10.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
The 2027 RFA states that the program is open to OHSU employees and students. Applicants must submit a Technology Disclosure Form, use the required LOI template, and submit through REDCap. The LOI is limited to two pages and may include up to two letters of support. Human-subject or animal projects require applicants to meet OHSU Principal Investigator requirements and obtain applicable approvals before funding release. Non-faculty applicants need written supervisor or department-head approval authorizing the proposed effort.
N9+ / QC Strategic Analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score: 72/100. N9+ Fit Score: 5/100. The program is highly relevant to healthcare innovation generally, but it funds OHSU employee/student-led novel technologies. The existing external Nonagon N9+ remote physical examination platform is not itself an eligible applicant project absent a legitimate OHSU-led new invention or development effort. Dr. Miltie is not a direct applicant.
Next Action
Track for a legitimate OHSU employee or student-led device, diagnostic, or software project. Before any package support, verify Technology Disclosure status, applicant eligibility, supervisor approval where required, PI status for regulated research, project budget, letters of support, and REDCap submission requirements.