Blueprint MedTech Funding Opportunity
The NIH Blueprint MedTech program is launching its seventh funding opportunity supporting the development of commercially viable, clinically focused medical device technologies that address disorders of the nervous system.
Through the Blueprint MedTech Incubator Hubs, selected innovators receive funding, resources, and expert support to advance promising technologies from proof of concept toward first-in-human-ready prototypes.
Selected projects may receive up to $100,000 through a 20-week Sprinter award, with the opportunity to advance to an Optimizer award of up to $1.28 million for one year. Principal investigators from academic institutions, industry, and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.
Pre-proposals open: September 24, 2026
Pre-proposal deadline: October 21, 2026
Informational webinar: September 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend the informational webinar to learn more about the program, eligibility, and application process.