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National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Small Business (SBIR/STTR) grants is sponsored by National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). NIGMS funds small business (SBIR/STTR) grants within its scientific mission areas.
While NIGMS primarily supports basic biomedical research not targeted to specific diseases, it encourages applications that align with its mission to understand fundamental biological processes, which can underpin advancements in women's health diagnostics.
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Project description (10–15 pages addressing innovation, technical approach, and R&D plan)
Commercialization strategy
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Small Business (SBIR/STTR) grants is funded by National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 5 required documents: Project description (10–15 pages), Budget details, Biographical sketches, Commercialization strategy, and Intellectual property agreements (required for STTR; recommended for SBIR with subawards). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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