NIDA plans to fund research developing interventions to prevent and treat substance use disorders and overdoses, from preclinical studies to clinical trials.
NIDA's START Program offers seed funding for early-stage projects integrating substance use research with fields like drug development, brain imaging, neurocognitive tools, data science, or HIV/AIDS research.
The 2027 NIA Start-Up Challenge and Accelerator by NIH Challenges supports early-stage biomedical innovations for healthy aging through mentorship, training, and a science-driven accelerator program.
DEBUT Challenge 2026 supports teams developing healthcare solutions through prizes and recognition from VentureWell, highlighting their work to respond to pressing needs and urgent healthcare challenges.
The ARISE-HIV LAUNCH Challenge supports teams developing practical ideas and implementation plans to expand the use of long-acting HIV prevention and treatment for underserved people in the United States.