Project Grant 2443918
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $319,999 to the University of Notre Dame to develop an implantable neural interface platform with three key innovations: 1) optimized resistive RAM memory for efficient data storage, 2) programmable analog front-end circuits for high-density neural signal acquisition, and 3) specialized processors for energy-efficient computation of neural network operations. The goal is to create an...
- This $337,422 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) aims to develop a novel "neuron-to-neuron interface" that can transmit signals between individual neurons in the brains of two zebrafish larvae. The researchers at the University of Illinois seek to create a system that allows synchronized behavioral outputs in both a "sender" and "receiver" fish by transmitting neural signals optically between their...
- This Project Grant award, funded by the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), supports the development of a novel non-surgical bioelectronic brain implant technology. The $599,918 award to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) aims to create intravenously-introduced bioelectronic devices that can autonomously implant in target brain regions without the need for invasive surgery. The proposed technology promises to enable high-resolution brain stimulation...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $330,000 Project Grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to Yale University. The "NeroFlex" project aims to develop an advanced implantable neural interface platform that integrates optimized resistive RAM memory, programmable analog front-end circuits, and specialized processors for efficient brain data acquisition and computational processing. The research plan encompasses device fabrication, mixed-signal circuit design,...
- The National Science Foundation awarded Boise State University a $199,999 project grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to develop microscale neural implants for closed-loop neuromodulation from March 2022 through February 2024. The university will advance bioelectronic medicine miniaturization to enable simultaneous neural sensing and stimulation for personalized closed-loop therapy. Key activities include developing a cross-domain simulation framework to optimize microscale...
- This $3,000,000 Project Grant was awarded on April 1, 2026 by the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to Northwestern University. The project, titled "TRAILBLAZER: NON-ELECTRICAL MECHANISMS OF NEURONAL EXCITATION - A NEW DIRECTION FOR BRAIN-COMPUTER INTERFACES AND NEUROENGINEERING", aims to explore a new approach to interfacing brain cells with machines. The research will create biocompatible, synthetic neurons that mimic real nerve behavior without...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) will support research by Trustees of Dartmouth College to develop a novel "Monolithic 3D Neuroelectronics" system. The $364,082 award, with a period of performance from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, will investigate a flexible electronic design and systems research approach to establish a new 3D neural probe paradigm. The goal is to create a powerful tool for neuroscience...
- Trustees of Tufts College, doing business as Tufts University, was awarded a five-year $534,378 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) beginning September 1, 2023. The grant aims to develop an engineered hybrid brain tissue model that integrates functional neuronal networks with bioelectronic devices. Specifically, Tufts University researchers will create a bioelectronic mesh capable of multiplexed stimulation and recording of neuronal...
- This Project Grant award, titled "CAREER: An Artificial Nervous System for In-Body Communication Between Wearable and Implantable Devices", was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The project aims to develop and optimize a communication platform that enables networking between wearable sensors and implantable therapeutic actuators throughout the body's tissue layers. Key objectives include optimizing an emitter-receiver...
- This $600,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Information and Intelligent Systems, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070), will fund research at The Pennsylvania State University to develop a fully wireless, flexible electrical-acoustic implant for high-resolution neural stimulation and recording across large-scale brain circuits. The implant is intended to provide minimally invasive ultrasound neuromodulation and...
This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $540,458 to Louisiana Tech University to develop an advanced implantable neural interface device. The goal is to create a transformative technology capable of simultaneously monitoring multiple brain signals, including both chemical and electrical, over extended periods. By integrating innovative materials and fabrication techniques, the device aims to enhance signal detection accuracy while minimizing the brain's immune response for stable, long-term functionality. This research has the potential to advance fundamental scientific understanding and improve treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders. The project also includes an educational component to train undergraduate and graduate students, as well as outreach efforts to engage the broader community on neurotechnology developments and their implications. The award period runs from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2030.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $540.5k | 7/22/25 |