Blueprint MedTech Funding Opportunity
The NIH Blueprint MedTech program supports the development of commercially viable, clinically focused medical device technologies that prevent, diagnose, or treat 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.
The two-stage program is outlined below:
Stage 1: Sprinter Award provides $100,000 in total costs over 20 weeks and is focused on de-risking the project and completing key milestones. This stage includes mentorship and expert guidance and prepares teams for a Deep Dive evaluation.
Stage 2: Optimizer Award (invited after Deep Dive evaluations) offers up to $1,280,000 in total costs for 1y to support advancement toward a prototype ready for first-in-human testing. This stage also includes mentoring and subject matter experts and provides access to vetted, comprehensive resources and support services.
Principal investigators from academic institutions, industry, and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.
Information session: September 29, 2026 at 3 pm ET
Preproposal deadline: October 21, 2026