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Find similar grantsSmall Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Encourages small businesses to develop innovative health technologies, including fitness and wellness software.
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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 Principal 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: Small businesses in the U.S. with fewer than 500 employees. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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