Are you navigating the complex terrain of healthcare innovation? The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers a powerful tool to guide your journey: the TABA Needs Assessment Report. This complimentary, unbiased report is a game-changer for companies in the critical Phase I of their projects.
What Does the Report Offer?
The TABA Needs Assessment Report is a comprehensive evaluation tool that scrutinizes four pivotal areas:
- Intellectual Property and Market Entry: It assesses your project’s intellectual property and potential barriers to entering the market.
- Market Positioning: The report evaluates your project’s standing in the competitive healthcare landscape.
- Regulatory and Clinical Strategies: It reviews your plans in regulatory compliance, manufacturing, and clinical trials.
- Business Model Analysis: The report delves into the profitability and sustainability of your business model.
Why is it a Must-Have?
- Cost-Effective Insight: The report is free and demands minimal time investment.
- Strategic Planning: It helps in strategizing for the next steps of your project by highlighting strengths and weaknesses.
- Guidance for Future Funding: The insights are invaluable for informing your commercialization plan and preparing for SBIR/STTR Phase II applications.
Who is Eligible?
Your company can benefit from this report if your Phase I NIH SBIR or STTR project is active or was active within the past two years, provided you haven’t received TABA funding within the Phase I award budget or a previous TABA Needs Assessment for the same project.
How to Leverage the Report?
- For Upcoming Projects: Request the report at least 6 months before your Phase II proposal deadline to maximize its benefits.
- For Ongoing Projects: Use the report to refine and adjust your strategies.
Getting Started
The report, provided by RTI Innovation Advisors through an NIH contract, is a stepping stone to success in healthcare innovation. To request your TABA Needs Assessment Report or for more information, Click here or each out to seedinfo@nih.gov.
Embark on your journey with the NIH’s TABA Needs Assessment Report – your compass in the complex world of healthcare innovation!