SBIR/STTR Program
National Institutes of Health (NIH) National
Funding amount
US$300,000 to US$2,000,000
Next cycle
3 cycles/year (Feb/Jun/Oct)
Region
National
Funder type
Federal Government
For
Businesses
Eligible organizations
US-based small business, startup, research institution
Sectors
Life Sciences & Biotech, Digital Health, Health & Wellness, Research & Development
About this program
NIH SBIR/STTR is the largest source of early-stage health technology funding in the US. Supports health-focused small businesses at all stages. Phase I: $300K feasibility; Phase II: up to $2M full development.
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