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NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), NIH. The NIMH SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in developing innovative technologies with the potential for commercial success or significant societal benefits in neuroscience and mental health, including digital health technologies.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Learn if your company is eligible for NIH SBIR or STTR funding, how to apply , and what to expect during each step of the application process. Multiple registrations are required to prepare your application and apply for funding.
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HHS Small Business Program Managers Non-dilutive funding for early-stage research and development. [ Parent Announcements ] [ Specific Opportunities ] More information on HHS SBIR contracts is available on the NIH SBIR contracts webpage . NIH has committed $20 million to support academic product development and innovation.
Learn more about the five new Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hubs (REACH) in the funding opportunity announcement (RFA-OD-23-005) Standard Application Due Dates are September 5, January 5, and April 5. Due dates that fall on weekends or Federal holidays are moved to the next business day.
NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough Award (Parent [R44] Clinical Trial Optional) NIH Small Business Technology Transfer Grant (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Optional) NIH, CDC and FDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Optional) SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program (Parent SB1 Clinical Trial Optional) Some SBIR/STTR grant solicitations are focused on specific research areas.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small Business Concerns (SBCs) are eligible. U.S. for-profit businesses with fewer than 500 employees, majority-owned by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or by multiple investment firms as long as no single firm has more than 50% ownership. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to approximately $323,090 for Phase I projects and up to $2,153,927 for Phase II projects. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs are due January 5, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is funded by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), NIH. 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.
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