CINTA Transition Funding to Finish NeuroTech Projects
Official title: Center for Innovative NeuroTech Advancement - CINTA Transition Funding
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-11605985 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funding opportunity helps finish and hand off innovative neurotechnology projects to ensure they’re ready for the next stage or end with clear documentation.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $368,500 |
| NIH project number | 3U54EB033650-05SE |
| Project ID | NIH-11605985 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals with nervous system conditions who may benefit from future neurotech advances or who could participate in related follow-on studies once products progress.
✕Less likely to help
This grant itself does not directly test treatments in patients, but aims to advance technologies that could eventually address nervous system diseases.
What this research studies
This grant provides support to complete and document neurotechnology projects developed under the CINTA hub. The focus is on evaluating progress, finalizing milestones, and creating tailored transition plans for each project. It includes ongoing communication with teams and coordination with Neurotech Harbor to ensure a smooth handoff and timely closeout. The goal is to preserve scientific advances and enable future opportunities or responsible termination of projects as needed.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from continued development and clearer paths to future therapies or diagnostic tools arising from these neurotechnology projects.
How similar studies have gone: Previous transition efforts in neurotech programs have helped convert research into deployable tools, though outcomes depend on each project’s progress.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schachter, Steven C. — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Schachter, Steven C.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.