A close-up view of the end-effector of FlexDex Surgical’s articulating needle-driver. This instrument is for use in laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgeries. © FlexDex, Inc.
Technology topic
Biomedical Technologies (BM)
The Biomedical Technologies topic aims to support the early-stage development of novel products, processes or services that will enable the delivery of high-quality, economically efficient healthcare.
Subtopics are not aimed at supporting or conducting clinical trials, clinical efficacy or safety studies, the development pre-clinical or clinical-stage drug candidates or medical devices, or work performed primarily for regulatory purposes. Limited studies with human subjects may be acceptable to the extent that they are performed in support of feasibility, such as proof-of-concept studies of early-stage technologies. Proposals that request support for clinical studies will be deemed noncompliant with the SBIR/STTR solicitations and returned without review.
Sub-Topics
BM1. Diagnostics
BM2. Drug Delivery Methods
BM3. Health in Underserved Communities
BM4. Materials for Biomedical Applications
BM5. Medical Imaging
BM6. Monitoring Devices
BM7. Women's Health
BM8. Other Biomedical Technologies
Featured Companies
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Azitra, a small business funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), is harnessing the microbiome to treat skin disease.
To learn more visit: https://azitrainc.com/
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