Technology Development Program

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is forecasting a Technology Development Program to fund innovative technology research projects that move from proof‑of‑concept to prototype. The program emphasizes novel technological advances that will accelerate future biomedical research, explicitly excluding projects that focus on testing biological hypotheses or biomedical aims. Eligible applicants include a broad range of public, private, nonprofit, tribal, and government entities, with a focus on entities capable of high‑risk, high‑reward technology development. Funding is provided as a grant, with no cost‑sharing required, and the anticipated award period begins December 1 2028. The forecast includes estimated dates for synopsis posting (December 5 2027), application response (February 5 2028), award (December 1 2028), and project start (December 1 2028). No ceiling or floor amounts are disclosed, and the solicitation does not require a pre‑bid meeting or site visit. • Supports technology research from proof‑of‑concept through prototype development. • Prioritizes innovation over feasibility; no biological hypothesis testing allowed. • Open to a wide variety of applicants (universities, for‑profit firms, NGOs, tribal governments, etc.). • Grant‑type funding with no cost‑sharing requirement. • Forecast dates: posting 9/16/2026, synopsis 12/5/2027, application due 2/5/2028, award 12/1/2028, project start 12/1/2028. • No pre‑bid meeting or mandatory site visit. • Contact via e‑mail: [email protected].