SBIR/STTR Phase I: AI-Powered Mental Health Interventions for Youth
Quick Facts
- Agency
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Funding
- $300,000 (Phase I)
- Deadline
- Rolling (Rolling / Open)
- Status
- Active
- Eligibility
- Small businesses in the U.S.
About This Grant
SBIR/STTR Phase I: AI-Powered Mental Health Interventions for Youth is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH). Supports small businesses developing innovative AI technologies for youth mental health, including therapeutic chatbots or apps for kids.
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
SBIR and STTR Funding Opportunities | Seed An official website of the United States government U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, NIH is not accepting Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) applications because the legislative authority for the programs expired on October 1, 2025. Active awardees should direct any questions to their Program Officer. See NOT-OD-26-006 . 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. Small Business Program Basics Understanding SBIR and STTR Foreign Disclosure and Risk Management Open Funding Opportunities SBIR and STTR Grants (NOFO s ) SBIR Contract Solicitations Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs Navigate NIH's Research Areas Applicant Assistance Programs --> Transition Award (Coming Soon) PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT Our team can help you maximize the benefits from NIH programs and resources which help you bring your innovations to life. NIH's Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) Partnering & Investment Opportunities Concept to Clinic Commercializing Innovation (C3i) The NIH is actively turning discovery into health by helping small businesses develop innovative technologies that improve health and save lives. See how . Small Business Portfolio Overview Active Small Business Awards Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hubs (REACH) Search Technologies from Academic Centers and Hubs We value biomedical innovation and strive to empower scientists and entrepreneurs to bring their discoveries to patients. HHS Small Business Program Managers SBIR and STTR Funding Opportunities Non-dilutive funding for early-stage research and development. [ Omnibus Solicitations ] [ Specific Opportunities ] SBIR and STTR grant funding opportunities offer small business entrepreneurs a chance to obtain non-dilutive funding for early-stage research and development. Applications are accepted three times a year. NIH advertises the availability of grant support through notices of funding opportunities (NOFOs), previously referred to as funding opportunity announcements (FOAs). 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) Follow these
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information $300,000 (Phase I); eligibility guidance Small businesses in the U.S.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Official Opportunity Details
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SBIR and STTR Funding Opportunities | Seed An official website of the United States government U. S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Official websites use .
gov A . gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .
gov websites use HTTPS ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the . gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, NIH is not accepting Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) applications because the legislative authority for the programs expired on October 1, 2025.
Active awardees should direct any questions to their Program Officer. See NOT-OD-26-006 . 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.
Small Business Program Basics Understanding SBIR and STTR Foreign Disclosure and Risk Management Open Funding Opportunities SBIR and STTR Grants (NOFO s ) SBIR Contract Solicitations Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs Navigate NIH's Research Areas Applicant Assistance Programs --> Transition Award (Coming Soon) PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT Our team can help you maximize the benefits from NIH programs and resources which help you bring your innovations to life.
NIH's Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) Partnering & Investment Opportunities Concept to Clinic Commercializing Innovation (C3i) The NIH is actively turning discovery into health by helping small businesses develop innovative technologies that improve health and save lives. See how .
Small Business Portfolio Overview Active Small Business Awards Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hubs (REACH) Search Technologies from Academic Centers and Hubs We value biomedical innovation and strive to empower scientists and entrepreneurs to bring their discoveries to patients. HHS Small Business Program Managers SBIR and STTR Funding Opportunities Non-dilutive funding for early-stage research and development.
[ Omnibus Solicitations ] [ Specific Opportunities ] SBIR and STTR grant funding opportunities offer small business entrepreneurs a chance to obtain non-dilutive funding for early-stage research and development. Applications are accepted three times a year. NIH advertises the availability of grant support through notices of funding opportunities (NOFOs), previously referred to as funding opportunity announcements (FOAs).
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) Follow these step-by-step instructions to learn how to apply for these funding opportunities, including resources on how to prepare your application . Read Program Descriptions and Research Topics . Refer to SBA-approved waiver eligible topics .
Watch this NIH SBIR/STTR webinar from June 2025 . Omnibus Solicitations (Parent Announcements) Researcher-initiated ideas are proposed via the SBIR and STTR Omnibus grant solicitations. These funding opportunities do not specify a topic, though they link to identified topics of interest for each participating awarding component.
Most small business applications to NIH are submitted to the Omnibus solicitations. Read the Program Descriptions and Research Topics to understand the awarding components, their topics of interest, and staff contacts. For topics that require additional funding to reach the marketplace, please refer to our list of SBA-approved waiver-eligible topics .
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. No SBIR/STTR Omnibus Solicitations (Parent Announcements) found.
Specific Funding Opportunities Some SBIR/STTR grant solicitations are focused on specific research areas. Some specific NOFOs, identified as RFAs (Requests for Applications) or PASs (Program Announcements with Set-aside funds), have funding set-aside in the Institute/Center's budget for that targeted program. No SBIR/STTR Omnibus Solicitations (Parent Announcements) found.
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Eligibility Requirements
- Small businesses in the U.S.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for SBIR/STTR Phase I: AI-Powered Mental Health Interventions for Youth?
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses in the U.S. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
What is the typical funding level for SBIR/STTR Phase I: AI-Powered Mental Health Interventions for Youth?
Current published award information indicates $300,000 (Phase I) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
When is the deadline for SBIR/STTR Phase I: AI-Powered Mental Health Interventions for Youth?
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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