Project Grant 2451826
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $274,990 to Scorpido Photonics aims to develop a prototype endoscope-based diagnostic system for rapid, non-invasive detection of microscopic tumors. The project integrates plasmonic nanobubble sensors into a medical device platform and standard endoscope to enable instant, optical detection of cancerous tissues during lung cancer diagnostic procedures. The key product is a...
- This $300,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) program supports the development of an innovative, intelligent surgical probe for prostate cancer treatment. The project aims to create an edge artificial intelligence (AI) system-on-chip for bioimpedance analysis that can accurately distinguish cancerous from healthy tissue during prostate removal surgery. The novel technology being developed includes an adaptive filter to...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $305,000 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Innotech Precision Medicine, Inc., a woman-owned small business and minority-owned corporation. The grant supports the development and validation of a portable diagnostic system that detects cancer markers for risk and progression in saliva. The project aims to create a fully integrated microfluidic device that combines multiple biomarker...
- This $274,594 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program supports research and development of an innovative technology for cancer diagnosis and treatment. The project aims to improve molecular profiling and clinical laboratory testing of cancer samples by optimizing microdissection techniques. The research will focus on modeling and optimizing the opto-thermal-mechanical interactions involved in microdissection to...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $650,000 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to the University of Illinois for the development of a bioinspired multispectral imaging sensor to support real-time intraoperative detection of cancer. The award aims to create a novel sensor that integrates perovskite nanocrystals and optical metasurfaces to simultaneously detect endogenous cancer biomarkers in the UV spectrum and exogenous markers...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $275,000 to Cerflux Inc. aims to develop a personalized cancer treatment screening platform. The project will establish guidelines for handling solid tumor biopsy samples, generate 3D bioprinted tumor models for validation, and demonstrate the platform's ability to match patients with the most effective cancer treatments before treatment begins. This innovative approach has the...
- This Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) provides $275,000 to Dcan Biosciences LLC to develop an advanced microfluidic system for cancer diagnosis and monitoring. The system aims to isolate and assess circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and CTC clusters (CTCCs) from patient blood samples to enable highly sensitive and accurate liquid biopsies. Key objectives include designing a hybrid microfluidic device for...
- This $275,000 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I grant from the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.084 - NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program) was awarded to Oncoblaze LLC to develop a novel device for targeted delivery of chemotherapy agents to tissue surrounding surgically removed tumors. The project aims to address the issue of tumor recurrence after cancer surgery, which affects 30-40% of patients for certain cancers. The device uses an infrared laser to heat...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) provides $304,870 to Toro Bio, Inc. to develop an automated system for point-of-care manufacturing of tumor infiltrating lymphocyte cell therapies. The project aims to expand access to personalized cancer treatments by enabling decentralized cell therapy production, which could improve patient outcomes, reduce treatment costs, and support a more resilient...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $256,000 Small Business Innovation Research Phase I Project Grant to Current Surgical Inc. from May 15, 2021 to November 30, 2021 under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The grant funds the development of a smart needle for precise tumor ablation. The NSF Engineering program supports innovation, creativity, and excellence in engineering research and education to improve quality of life and economic strength. This award advances those goals by...
This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) provides $305,000 to Bullseye Biodevices, Inc. to develop a novel biosensing device for rapidly mapping volumetric tumor margins. The objective is to create an electromechanical probe and sensor system that can generate a real-time, three-dimensional map of tumors during surgical interventions. This technology aims to enhance tumor removal accuracy, minimize damage to healthy tissue, and reduce cancer recurrence risks. The project activities include designing and developing the prototype system, followed by in-situ validation. The key technical milestones are to optimize the electrode array to detect tumor margins within 2mm accuracy and correlate the measured signals with available datasets. The project duration is from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $305.0k | 7/29/25 |