The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx®) program has established the Independent Test Assessment Program (ITAP) in order to accelerate regulatory review and availability of high-quality, accurate, and reliable diagnostic tests.
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Current Funding Opportunities
RADx® Tech Independent Test Assessment Program (ITAP) for Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Point-of-Care (POC)* Diagnostics
In collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) Tech program is soliciting proposals to accelerate the validation, regulatory authorization, and commercialization of innovative point-of-care (POC) tests for hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) detection.
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Past Funding Opportunities
COVID-19 Tests
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) initiative has established the Independent Test Assessment Program (ITAP) in order to accelerate regulatory review and availability of high-quality, accurate, and reliable over-the-counter COVID-19 tests to the public. ITAP is not presently accepting new applications for COVID-19 tests.
Multiplex Point-of-Care (POC) Diagnostic Tests
ITAP is not presently accepting new applications for multiplex point-of-care diagnostics tests. Applications that were submitted by December 16, 2022 that meet all the previous eligibility criteria will be reviewed.
MPox Virus Tests
ITAP is not presently accepting new applications for monkeypox virus tests. Applications that were submitted prior to October 17, 2022 that meet all the previous eligibility criteria will be reviewed.
Hepatitis C Virus Point-Of-Care Diagnostics
ITAP is not presently accepting new applications for Hepatitis C diagnostics. Applications that were submitted prior to March 12, 2023 that meet all the previous eligibility criteria will be reviewed.
Multiplex Over-the-Counter (OTC) Diagnostic Tests for COVID-19 and Flu
ITAP is not presently accepting new applications for monkeypox virus tests. Applications that were submitted prior to May 3, 2023 that meet all the previous eligibility criteria will be reviewed.
ITAP for Diagnostic Mpox Lesion Panel
NIBIB is soliciting proposals to address the diagnostic needs for point-of-care (POC) lesion panel tests. Applications that were submitted by the deadline that meet all the previous eligibility criteria will be reviewed.
Any future opportunities will be announced on our website.
