ARPA-H seeks proposals for neural repair technologies.
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is soliciting proposals for the BRAINS program, aiming to develop technologies for repairing any injured neural structure. The program seeks innovative approaches to restore function after brain or spinal cord injury, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, or neurodegenerative conditions. Key deliverables may include novel biomaterials, neural interfaces, or regenerative therapies. Proposals must address technical feasibility and demonstrate potential for clinical translation. The solicitation is open to all qualified entities, with no specific set-asides mentioned. The contract value is unknown, but given ARPA-H's mission, it likely involves significant funding for high-risk, high-reward research.