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Unlock Translational Momentum with the Catalyze Grant

The NIH Catalyze program empowers innovators to fast-track heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) discoveries toward real-world impact. Offering up to $1M/year, it supports Product Definition grants (R61/R33) and Preclinical Services, tailored to your stage of development.

Who Can Apply?

Catalyze welcomes a broad range of U.S.-based organizations:

  • Higher education institutions
  • Non-profits and for-profits (including small businesses)
  • State, local, tribal governments, and community-based organizations
  • HBCUs, AANAPISIs, and more

A qualified PD/PI is required, and diverse candidates are strongly encouraged.

How CTC Supports You

The Center for Technology Commercialization is your partner in success:

  • Write key areas of your application to ensure clarity and competitiveness
  • Strategize your proposal, including milestones and development plans
  • Offer technical and regulatory expertise, FDA strategy, and commercialization support
  • Connect you with experts and provide cohort-based learning opportunities

📩 Contact CTC for guidance: 

📅 Key Deadlines
  • Product Definition (R61/R33): Apply by Feb 11
  • Preclinical Services EOI: Jan 26–Feb 13

Ready to advance your discovery? Email us today and learn more at nhlbicatalyze.org/faq.