How to bid on Technology InteGrator and AcceleratoR (TIGAR) for NIH

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking innovative technologies for its Technology InteGrator and AcceleratoR (TIGAR) program. The goal is to develop new ways to stabilize regenerative tissues and organs for storage and distribution. This includes solutions that can reduce the need for strict temperature controls, making these biological systems easier to store and transport.

The agency is looking for technologies that can unlock temperature-flexible storage for complex biological systems. This could involve new materials, artificial intelligence, high-throughput screening, biological interventions, devices, processing methods, analytical technology, and packaging. The focus is on overcoming current challenges to improve the storage and distribution of complex biologics without adding high cost or complexity. Strategies that lessen reliance on strictly controlled temperatures and ensure safe storage in various environmental conditions are preferred. Innovations only at the cellular level without a deployment strategy for thick tissues will not be considered.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 13, 2026. For intake Group 1, the deadline for submitting a Solution Video is August 12, 2026. Full proposals for intake Group 1 are due by September 17, 2026. The overall solicitation closes on December 08, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in professional services, particularly those with expertise in biotechnology, materials science, artificial intelligence, medical devices, and advanced manufacturing. Companies that can develop solutions for stabilizing complex biological systems, especially those that reduce temperature control requirements, will find this a relevant opportunity. The solicitation targets innovators capable of developing technologies applicable to thick tissues, not just at the cellular level.

How to respond

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Practical tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all amendments to the solicitation, as they often contain critical updates to instructions and deadlines. For this specific opportunity, pay close attention to the instructions for submitting the Solution Video and the Full Proposal, as these are distinct steps with separate deadlines. Ensure your proposed solution clearly addresses the need for temperature-flexible storage and demonstrates a strategy for deployment in thick tissues.

When preparing your proposal, clearly articulate how your technology overcomes current roadblocks and provides a significant leap in the ability to store and distribute complex biologics. Highlight how your approach reduces reliance on strictly controlled temperature zones and can ensure safe storage in a range of environmental conditions. Make sure your cost summary slide is clear and concise, as requested in the updated Appendix B.1.