OnHold 2026/3/4 Funding Opportunity Announcement - NIBIB Technology Development Networks

The National Institutes of Health, within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has forecasted a funding opportunity titled NIBIB Technology Development Networks. This initiative is administered through the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, which focuses on advancing innovative technologies to improve human health. The program is designed to support the establishment of Technology Development Network Coordinating Centers that will serve as hubs for collaboration across multidisciplinary scientific and engineering communities. The primary purpose of this opportunity is to facilitate the translation of emerging technologies into practical biomedical applications. The Coordinating Centers are expected to enhance integration among various research components by fostering collaboration across technology development projects. These centers will also play a central role in disseminating program advancements, building shared resources, and engaging the broader biomedical research community through outreach and communication strategies. Funding under this opportunity is expected to support activities that promote collaboration, coordination, and rapid advancement of promising technologies. A key component of the program includes management of an Opportunity Funds mechanism, which allows for flexible, small scale funding to accelerate translational development efforts. These funds are intended to support innovative platform technologies that demonstrate strong potential for advancing healthcare solutions. There are no cost sharing or matching requirements associated with this funding. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and inclusive, encompassing a wide range of entities such as state and local governments, higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments and organizations, and for profit entities. Federal agencies and U.S. territories are also eligible. The program encourages partnerships that combine expertise in engineering and translational research, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing complex biomedical challenges. At the time of this forecast notice, applications are not yet being accepted. The notice is intended to provide advance awareness so that potential applicants can begin forming collaborations and preparing responsive proposals. Once released, the opportunity will utilize the U24 cooperative agreement mechanism, indicating substantial involvement from the funding agency in project execution and oversight. Applicants will be expected to follow standard NIH submission procedures, likely including registration in federal systems and submission through Grants.gov. The estimated timeline indicates that the application window will open on May 1, 2026, with a projected deadline of August 1, 2026. Awards are anticipated to be made by April 1, 2027, with project activities beginning around May 1, 2027. The program is not indicated as recurring, and only one award is expected to be made under this opportunity. Interested applicants are encouraged to monitor official announcements and contact the listed program officer for additional information as the opportunity progresses toward release.