NIH Seeking SBIR Proposals for HAZMAT Emergency Responder Training Technology

[CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight]

Colleagues,

For MedTech-IQ members working on new simulation, virtual reality and other training technologies for Emergency First Responders ... this funding opportunity may be right up your alley ...

ENJOY!

CC
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• Purpose: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose to further the development of Advanced Technology Training (ATT) Products for the health and safety training of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) workers, emergency responders, and skilled support personnel. 
  
• It is the intent of this solicitation to support the development of emerging technologies to improve worker preparedness through training and education enhancements and methodologies, and to support e-collaboration, e-teaching, and e-learning in safety and health training for workers engaged in hazardous materials response.  
• Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The estimated amount of funds
  available for support of 3 to 5 projects awarded as a result of this announcement is approximately $575,000 for fiscal year 2011. 
• Budget and Project Period. For this funding opportunity, budgets up to $100,000 total costs per year and time periods up to 1 year for Phase I may be requested.  Budgets up to $200,000 total costs per year and up to 2 years may be requested for Phase II.
• Letters of Intent Receipt Date(s): August 8, 2010
  Application Due Date(s):  September 8, 2010

Read on at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-10-003.html

[Bernard Klocman]

CC thanks, our WriskWatch may qualify for this grant. Hope all is well,
Bernie

[CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight]

Thank you Bernie. Let me know if there is any way I can help if you decide to go after the SBIR.

CC