National Neurotechnology Initiative Act, House Resolution 5989

May 7, 2008 On May 7, 2008, the National Neurotechnology Initiative Act (NNTI) was introduced to the U.S. House and Senate to fund research and development for neuroscience technology devices to treat brain diseases. The bill seeks federal funding increases to further uses of current technology and spur research. The NNTI is designed to: Facilitate coordination of neuroscience research between the National Institute of Health (NIH) Defense Department, Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies   Coordinate, support, and extend the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research   Coordinate and support neuroscience Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs   Facilitate . . .