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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (NIH Institutes and Centers) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH SBIR program annually awards funding to American small businesses for innovative and commercially viable life science technologies. These grants are distributed through various NIH institutes and centers (IC) and are exclusively for small businesses, focusing on commercialization.
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Or search similar grants →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 (PI) must be primarily employed by the small business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows over $1 billion annually (average awarded amount for NIH SBIR grant was $1.8 million in 2020). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (NIH Institutes and Centers) is funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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