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Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (R41/R42 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - Topic is sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) / NIH. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit STTR Phase I and Fast-Track applications.
The NHLBI is interested in supporting applications that develop innovative technologies with strong commercial potential relevant to the NHLBI's scientific priorities, including those from early-career scientists and investigators with data science, artificial intelligence/machine learning, engineering, clinical care, and other biomedical backgrounds who are new to the NIH SBIR/STTR programs.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: United States small business concerns (SBCs). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (R41/R42 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - Topic is funded by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) / NIH. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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