NSF 26-510 | Biomedical Technologies — Monitoring Devices

The National Science Foundation is soliciting proposals under the Biomedical Technologies program, specifically focusing on Monitoring Devices through the nsf-seedfund-BM-BM5_SBIR solicitation. This initiative supports the early-stage development of innovative products, processes, or services designed to improve the quality and economic efficiency of healthcare. The opportunity is a total small business set-aside, restricted to organizations with fewer than 500 employees. Funding is intended for early-stage technological development and feasibility studies, including limited proof-of-concept work with human subjects. However, the program strictly prohibits the use of funds for clinical trials, safety or efficacy studies, the development of pre-clinical or clinical-stage drug candidates and medical devices, or activities primarily intended for regulatory purposes. Proposals requesting support for clinical studies will be considered noncompliant and returned without review.