The RADx® Tech programs is a component 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.
These programs increased testing capacity in the U.S. by billions. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, NIBIB continues to support projects to fill unmet needs in diagnostic testing.
Innovation Funnel - Beyond COVID-19 Projects
NIBIB is partnering with others to leverage the Innovation Funnel to address a range of health care problems. Learn about these programs, the challenges being addressed, and research opportunities.
The MakeMyTestCount.org website is an easy way to anonymously report test results for any brand of at-home COVID-19 test. This helps public health departments to assess needs and provide resources. Report your test results here.
Authorized Tests
List of RADx Tech/ATP supported lab, point-of-care, and over-the-counter/at-home tests and test products that have received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Program Dashboard
Summary data on proposals submitted to the RADx Tech and ATP Programs.
- >7 billion tests and test products produced
- 55 FDA authorizations
- 1st over-the-counter test for use at home
- >100 companies supported
RADx® Tech Timeline
See the milestones and success that have unfolded since the beginning of the RADx Tech program.
RADX Tech Overview and Outcomes
Read an overview of the RADx Tech program and the impact on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn about this effort to securely send results from a self-administered test to public health systems. The process is designed to work with different tests and includes an option for anonymous reporting.
Available Now: Best Practice Recommendations document for designing and developing COVID-19 tests that are more accessible. This is part of the RADx Tech effort to work with collaborators to develop at-home diagnostic tests for COVID-19 that can be used independently by people with disabilities. The initial focus is with people who are blind or have low vision, people with fine motor difficulties, and home tests for older adults.
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.
Home Test to Treat was an entirely virtual community health intervention that provided free COVID-19 and flu health services including at-home rapid tests, telehealth sessions, and treatments. The program has concluded and research outcomes from this intervention will be made available in fall 2024.
The Say Yes COVID Test project is a cooperative effort from state and local health departments, NIH, and CDC. This program offered access to free, rapid, at-home COVID-19 testing in select communities throughout the U.S. The program has ended. Information and outcomes about the program can be found on this webpage.
This webinar series hosted by POCTRN provides information on RADx® Tech/ATP program activities. Register for upcoming events or watch previous webinars.
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.
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.
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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