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NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough Award (Parent [R44] Clinical Trial Optional) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The NIH SBIR program offers non-dilutive funding for early-stage research and development to small business entrepreneurs.
These parent announcements allow for researcher-initiated ideas relevant to healthcare and biomedical innovations, including those that may encompass AI-driven diagnostic tools and wearable health monitors. The Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough Award supports further development towards commercialization.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small business entrepreneurs meeting specific SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements. Applicant organizations must be a for-profit business, employ fewer than 500 workers, be located in the United States, and be at least 51 percent owned and operated by one or more U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: $50,000 - $275,000; Phase II: $750,000 - $1.8 million (always verify allowable costs and caps in official notice). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough Award (Parent [R44] Clinical Trial Optional) is funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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SBIR/STTR Grant Funding Opportunities (Parent Announcements) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These parent announcements offer non-dilutive funding for early-stage research and development to small business entrepreneurs with researcher-initiated ideas relevant to healthcare and biomedical innovations. This can include advancing medical research, enhancing diagnostics, and developing more effective treatments, which may encompass AI-driven diagnostic tools and wearable health monitors, aligning with rapid diagnostics and biosurveillance for pandemic preparedness.
NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I (R43) Clinical Trial Optional is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The NIH SBIR program offers non-dilutive funding to small businesses for early-stage research and development (R&D) in areas relevant to health and biomedical innovation. This parent announcement supports a wide range of researcher-initiated ideas, including health information technology. The focus of Phase I is to establish the scientific and technical merit, feasibility, and commercial potential of the proposed research.
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