ORN-2025-28
NJIT Research Newsletter includes recent awards, and announcements of research related seminars, webinars, national and federal research news related to research funding, and Grant Opportunity Alerts (with links to sections). The Newsletter is posted on the NJIT Research Website https://research.njit.edu/funding-opportunities.
Special Announcements
Commercialization Service Enhancements at NJIT
Institutional Access to Impart Toolkit
NJIT Office of Research and Technology Transfer Office (TTO) service enhancement to accelerate the commercialization of innovative research through direct industry connections.
Inpart is the trusted partner for science partnering providing comprehensive solutions to facilitate, optimize and track interactions in the biopharma, scientific and academic sectors.
The Technology Transfer Office is pleased to introduce a new software to our community, Inpart (www.inpart.io), a premier global platform dedicated to connecting groundbreaking NJIT inventions with leading industry partners for licensing and commercialization. This service enhancement marks a significant milestone in NJIT's commitment to advancing its research impact and bringing its cutting-edge innovations to a wider audience with increased societal benefit.
Inpart specializes in efficiently matching innovative technologies with companies actively seeking new advancements, streamlining the process of technology transfer. This service dramatically expands the visibility of NJIT's impressive invention portfolio, connecting our researchers' pioneering work with a vast network of potential licensees and buyers.
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Blueprint MedTech Cycle 6 Now Open: New Funding Opportunity for Neurotech Devices
Applications are now open for the Blueprint MedTech Incubator Hub Cycle 6 funding opportunity, designed to accelerate transformative medical device innovations aimed at preventing, diagnosing, or treating disorders of the nervous system. This two-stage program includes:
Stage 1: Sprinter Award
- $100,000 in total cost over 20 weeks
- Focused on de-risking the project and completing key milestones
- Includes mentorship and expert guidance
- Prepares teams for a Deep Dive evaluation
Stage 2: Optimizer Award (invited after Deep Dive evaluations)
- Up to $1,285,000 in direct costs for one year
- Supports advancement toward a prototype ready for first-in-human testing
- Includes mentoring and subject matter experts
- Provides access to vetted, comprehensive resources and support services
Key Dates:
- July 14, 2025 @ 3PM ET: Informational webinar (registration required)
- August 7, 2025: Pre-proposal submission deadline
- October 14, 2025: Full proposal submission deadline
Grant Opportunity Alerts
NSF: National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
NIH: Notice to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32); Blueprint MedTech Translator (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)
Department of Defense/US Army/DARPA/ONR: Air Force Fiscal Year 2026 Young Investigator Program (YIP); Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Office of Naval Research (ONR) Young Investigator Program (YIP); DHA- Military Health System Research Program
NASA: ROSES 2025: C.2 Solar System Science; ROSES 2025: B.2- Heliophysics Foundational Research; NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I
National Endowment of Humanities: Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence
In the News
US Department Of Defense Increases Additive Manufacturing Budget For FY 2026: 3D Printing Industry (7/9, Tyrer-Jones) reports that the US Department of Defense has requested $3.3 billion for additive manufacturing projects in its FY 2026 budget, an 83% increase from FY 2025’s $1.8 billion. This budget, submitted in May, includes 16 projects focused on 3D printing to enhance weapons stockpiles, procurement and supply chain localization. Alexander Steeb from America Makes noted the significant investment as a commitment to integrate this technology. The budget includes $2.3 billion for the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program and $58.4 million for specific additive manufacturing projects. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Army to expand advanced manufacturing by 2026.
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DOD gets millions for cyber capabilities under GOP reconciliation package: The Republican domestic policy law, signed over the weekend, includes significant boosts for U.S. military cyber spending, including new investments in cyberdefense, offensive operations and workforce development. The law establishes a $250 million investment for AI-related efforts at Cyber Command. Meanwhile, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command would get $1 million devoted to offensive cyber capabilities. INDOPACOM’s territory includes China, Russia and North Korea, which make up most of the top nation-state cyberspace adversaries targeting U.S. and Western interests. Around $20 million is allotted to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, while a separate $90 million tranche includes cybersecurity support “for non-traditional contractors.” Meanwhile, the Coast Guard, a military service primarily managed by the Department of Homeland Security, would get $2.2 billion for cyber asset upkeep. It would also get $170 million for maritime domain awareness assets — the radars, drones, patrol boats and sensors that help the Coast Guard see what’s happening in U.S. waters — that include tools related to cyberspace. More information is posted on the NextGov website.
Webinars and Events
Research Grant Opportunities:
National Science Foundation
National Institutes of Health
Department of Defense
NASA
National Endowment for the Humanities
Proposal Submission and Streamlyne Information
The NJIT Proposal Submission Guidelines and Policy provides the expected institutional timeline for proposal submission. Streamlyne User Manuals are posted on https://research.njit.edu/streamlyne. For contact information on proposal submission, pre-award services and post-award grant management, please visit research website https://research.njit.edu/researchers and https://research.njit.edu/contact.