Creating an ecosystem for developing neuromedical technologies
Official title: NeuroTech Harbor: Our nation's first equitech ecosystem for neuromedical technologies
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11114109 · Data updated 2026-11-12
NeuroTech Harbor is a friendly project that helps diverse entrepreneurs, especially women and underrepresented minorities, create new technologies to improve brain health, making sure everyone in our communities can benefit from these innovations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,318,533 |
| NIH project number | 3U54EB033664-03S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11114109 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals from underserved communities, particularly those with neurological conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to underserved or minority groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
NeuroTech Harbor aims to accelerate the development of innovative neuromedical solutions while promoting diversity among innovators. The project focuses on enhancing neurological health by supporting underrepresented minority (URM) entrepreneurs and women through education and outreach. By fostering an inclusive environment, the initiative seeks to ensure that new technologies are accessible to all communities, particularly underserved populations. The collaboration between Johns Hopkins and Howard Universities leverages their strengths to create a robust support system for aspiring innovators.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to groundbreaking neuromedical technologies that improve neurological health for diverse populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other initiatives focusing on diversity in innovation have shown promise in enhancing outcomes and accessibility, suggesting a positive outlook for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sarma, Sridevi V. — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Sarma, Sridevi V.
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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.