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NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (NIMH) is sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) NIH. The NIMH SBIR program funds small businesses developing innovative technologies to advance mental health research and treatment. It supports early-stage research and development with strong potential for commercialization or societal benefit in neuroscience and mental health.
This includes projects focused on clinical diagnosis and treatment, and dissemination and implementation of evidence-based research on mental disorders.
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Small Business Research - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) NIH Websites Are Changing Opportunities & Announcements Funding Strategy for Grants Grant Writing & Approval Process Program staff encourage potential applicants to contact us in the early stages of application planning to determine programmatic fit and to provide support in preparing a strong application.
Please email a draft Specific Aims page to help us connect you with the appropriate staff and ensure efficient communication. The mission of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
The goal of the NIMH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs is to support small businesses to develop technologies that can advance the mission of the Institute, including: Basic neuroscience research Translational and clinical research Clinical diagnosis and treatment Dissemination and implementation of evidence-based research on mental disorders.
NIMH SBIR/STTR Program Staff are committed to working with applicants and awardees to support research and development of innovative technologies by small businesses that have the potential to succeed commercially or to provide significant societal benefits, in the areas of neuroscience and mental health. What are the SBIR & STTR programs?
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs are one of the largest sources of early-stage capital for technology commercialization in the United States. These programs support research and development by small businesses of innovative technologies that have the potential to succeed commercially or provide significant societal benefits. To learn more, visit the SBIR Program website .
Difference between SBIR and STTR SBIR STTR Partnering Requirement Permits partnering Requires a non-profit research institution partner Principle Investigator Primary employment (>50%) must be with the small business PI may be employed by either the research institution partner or small business Work Requirement Subcontracts generally up to: 30% Research Institution Partner The small business is ALWAYS the applicant and awardee.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S.-based, for-profit small businesses with 500 or fewer employees, at least 51% owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The Principal Investigator must be primarily employed by the small business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (NIMH) 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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