The RADx® Tech/ATP programs are components of the overarching RADx Initiative at NIH to speed innovation in the development, commercialization, and implementation of technologies for COVID-19 testing. The RADx Tech/ATP innovation funnel was designed to compress the customary technology development timeline from years down to just months. This was accomplished by employing, in parallel, expert teams to address technical, regulatory, clinical, and commercialization requirements. Launched on April 29, 2020, the RADx programs were able to validate, de-risk, scale up, manufacture, and deploy novel tests through a seamless pipeline by fall 2020.
In 2020 and 2021, these programs have increased testing capacity in the U.S. by hundreds of millions. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, NIBIB continues to support projects to fill unmet needs in diagnostic testing.
Program Dashboard
Summary data on proposals submitted to the RADx Tech and ATP Programs.
- 960 million tests produced
- 100 companies supported
- 35 FDA authorizations
RADx Tech Timeline
See the milestones and success that have unfolded since the beginning of the RADx Tech program.
Partners
The RADx Tech and ATP programs leverage the Point of Care Technology Research Network and joined with numerous other federal agencies, offices, NIH institutes, and contractors.
Tests in Development
Descriptions of innovative point of care, home-based, improved clinical laboratory tests, and testing products that are increasing the capacity of testing in the U.S.
Learn more about this accelerated pathway designed to help bring to market over the counter diagnostic tests for COVID-19 that are not yet authorized by the FDA.
When to Test tool now has an individual calculator to help guide individuals and families on COVID-19 testing. The Testing Impact Calculator also includes tools to help organizations plan for and develop testing strategies, and playbooks for pooled testing and K-12 schools. This site includes other resources on testing strategies and obtaining supplies. Try the calculator.
The Say Yes COVID Test project is a cooperative effort from state and local health departments, NIH, and CDC. This program offers access to free, rapid, at-home COVID-19 testing in select communities throughout the U.S. Learn more.
This webinar series hosted by POCTRN provides information on RADx® Tech/ATP program activities. Register for upcoming events or watch previous webinars.
Videos
View videos about RADx Tech/ATP programs, interviews with the NIBIB Director and more.
Program Contacts
Current grantees contact Program Director on your existing award.
RADx® Tech programmatic or technical inquiries: info.radx@poctrn.org
All other RADx® Tech Applicants: RADxNIBIB@mail.nih.gov
SBIR/STTR Applicants: NIBIB-SBIR@mail.nih.gov
All others: COVID19Grants@nih.gov
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FAQs about the RADx Tech Program
Media Inquiries:
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