Medical device innovators with active NHLBI small business grants are invited to apply to the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) C3i program! The 24-week C3i program provides participants with the specialized business frameworks and essential tools for successful translation of biomedical technologies from the lab (concept) to the market (clinic).  Participants will learn how to:

• Evaluate whether a compelling unmet market need exists for their proposed solution
• Assess whether there is a viable business opportunity that can be built to meet this need
• Build a compelling pitch presentation to secure support from potential investors and other business partners.

The teams will be guided through a series of lectures and interactive exercises, where they will pressure-test the commercial viability of ideas using universal business criteria as well as the unique requirements of medical device commercialization. Participants also work with experienced business advisors and subject matter experts who provide insights into the market sector, intellectual property, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements specific to their projects.

Participation is open to all NHLBI Small Business Grantees developing medical devices and grantees with awards containing one of the following activity codes: P01, P41, U54, R00, R01, R21, R24, R33, R61, U01, U44, UG3/UH3, UH2/UH3.

For more information, visit the NIBIB C3i Program website! Applications are due August 25th.