Digital Health Innovation Challenge

Grant Reference: GRANT-003 • NIH - National Institutes of Health

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ActiveHealthcareNIH - National Institutes of Health
85% Compatibility Match

Digital Health Innovation Challenge

Accelerating the development of digital health solutions including telemedicine platforms, AI-driven diagnostics, wearable health monitoring, and patient engagement tools. Preference given to projects addressing health equity and accessibility in underserved communities.

Total Available Funding750,000
Application DeadlineJan 31, 2027142 days left
Active Applicants89 SubmissionsCompetitive Review
Award TypeDirect Project GrantNon-dilutive funding
Eligibility Criteria
Review the mandatory eligibility standards to ensure institutional qualification.

Healthcare institutions

Verified against current institutional profile parameters.

Health-tech startups (Series A or earlier)

Verified against current institutional profile parameters.

Academic medical centers

Verified against current institutional profile parameters.

Required Deliverables & Proposal Package
All applications must include the following documentation formatted according to agency guidelines.
1
Technical feasibility study
Required PDF
2
Clinical validation plan
Required PDF
3
IRB approval or plan
Required PDF
4
Commercialization pathway
Required PDF
Grant Lifecycle Schedule

August 1, 2026

Solicitation & Call for Proposals Opened

Application portal opened for initial registrations.

Jan 31, 2027

Final Proposal Submission Deadline

Portal closes at 5:00 PM EST sharp. No grace period.

January 20, 2027

Peer Review Committee Evaluation

Independent panel scoring and budget feasibility evaluation.

March 1, 2027

Notice of Award & Fund Disbursement

Final contracts executed and preliminary milestone disbursements.

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Award Agency Contact

NIH - National Institutes of Health

Program Management Division

Inquiries: grants-desk@nihnationalinstitutesofhealth.gov

Phone: +1 (800) 555-0199