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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOD). The SBIR program provides grants to small businesses to engage in federal research and development with the potential for commercialization. Many solicitations are open to all small businesses, including those owned by women, focusing on innovative solutions to federal challenges.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health 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.
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HHS Small Business Program Managers Non-dilutive funding for early-stage research and development. [ Parent Announcements ] [ Specific Opportunities ] 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) 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.
NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough Award (Parent [R44] Clinical Trial Optional) NIH Small Business Technology Transfer Grant (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Optional) NIH, CDC and FDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Optional) SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program (Parent SB1 Clinical Trial Optional) 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. National Institutes of Health Product Development Support Looking for the NIH SBIR & STTR site? The new seed.
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Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Project description (10–15 pages addressing innovation, technical approach, and R&D plan)
Commercialization strategy
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses (500 or fewer employees) that are U.S.-owned and operated, conducting research and development. Specific eligibility requirements vary by agency and solicitation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies, often in phases (e.g., Phase I up to $250,000, Phase II up to $1,000,000+). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is funded by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOD). 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 5 required documents: Project description (10–15 pages), Budget details, Biographical sketches, Commercialization strategy, and Intellectual property agreements (required for STTR; recommended for SBIR with subawards). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOD). The SBIR program is a highly competitive program that encourages small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. It funds research and development with a strong potential for commercialization, stimulating high-tech innovation.
Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOD). The STTR program expands funding opportunities in the federal innovation research and development arena, specifically requiring formal collaboration between a small business and a research institution. It focuses on funding research in the R&D arena and encourages commercialization.
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