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"Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant Applications (NIMHD)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant Applications (NIMHD) is sponsored by NIH National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). NIMHD invites eligible U.S. small business concerns to submit STTR grant applications that propose to develop a product, process, or service for commercialization with the aim of improving minority health and/or reducing health disparities.
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Small Business Innovation Research/Technology Transfer Program | NIMHD Clinical & Health Services Research Division Integrative Biological & Behavioral Research Division Community Health & Population Science Division Small Business Innovation Research/Tech Transfer NHPI Health Research Office Data Management & Sharing Small Business Innovation Research/Technology Transfer Program Upcoming Technical Assistance Webinar --> Through NIH’s SBIR/STTR program , NIMHD is proud to allocate grant funding for small businesses working with communities that experience health and/or health care disparities on commercial efforts designed to empower health disparity communities through health education, disease prevention, and community-based, problem-driven research, while creating jobs in their community: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Research and economic development funds to small businesses Partnerships between small businesses and academic research institutions The NIH SBIR/STTR program is one of the largest early-stage life sciences investment programs open to a wide variety of applicants.
NIMHD encourages entrepreneurs from all backgrounds with product ideas and concepts whose potential commercialization supports the NIH research mission to apply. Learn more: SBIR/STTR goals Eligibility and Key Requirements Only small businesses located and operating in the United States may apply for SBIR/STTR funding. A small business may not have more than 500 employees, including its affiliates.
Details: SEED Small Business Program Basics The NIMHD SBIR/STTR Program gives high priority to applications that target the: Encourage economic development by supporting small businesses that stimulate technological and service innovations to address challenges faced by NIH populations experiencing health disparities.
Strengthen the role and involvement of small business in meeting federal research and development needs and implementing research that addresses challenges faced by health disparities populations. Invest in early-stage private sector concepts that foster innovations and create jobs through commercializing and implementing federal research and development.
The budget guidelines are the same for both programs, and individual NIH Institutes and Centers set their own budget limits. For NIMHD applications: Project timeline: Between 6 months and 2 years Project timeline: Between 1 and 3 years Go to Small Business Program Phases details We recognize that some biomedical innovations require additional funding to reach the marketplace.
For those topics, the NIH has a waiver from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to allow larger awards. Applicants for NIMHD SBIR/STTR funds are strongly encouraged to contact a program official prior to submitting any application in excess of the total award amounts listed above and early in the application planning process. Make an Appointment with NIMHD SBIR/STTR Staff Mondays, 2:00 – 4:00 p.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible U.S. small business concerns proposing to develop innovative diagnostics, treatments, and prevention strategies that improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations or reduce health disparities. Requires a formal partnership with a non-profit research institution. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was March 10, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant Applications (NIMHD) is funded by NIH National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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