Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

Neuraltrak, Inc. received a $1.25 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II cooperative agreement from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084), awarded June 15, 2026, with completion targeted for May 31, 2028. The awardee will develop and clinically validate artificial intelligence-powered software technology that enables standard mobile surgical X-ray systems to generate high-quality three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) images. The solution addresses the technical limitation that conventional mobile imaging systems produce primarily two-dimensional images due to their limited rotation angle and radiation dose constraints, making it difficult to fully visualize surgical anatomy and implanted hardware during procedures.

The primary deliverable is a software-based imaging solution that upgrades existing widely deployed mobile X-ray equipment rather than requiring hospitals to purchase expensive dedicated CT scanners. This approach supports scalable commercialization across surgical centers while delivering significant healthcare value through reduced procedure time, lower radiation exposure, decreased complication rates, and improved patient safety—particularly for spine operations and other procedures performed in outpatient surgical centers and community hospitals. The technology is expected to expand access to advanced three-dimensional surgical imaging in underserved regions and support broader national competitiveness in medical imaging innovation.