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NIA Small Business Programs (SBIR & STTR)

NIA SBIR Phase I

Supports small businesses developing aging and memory technologies at the feasibility stage.

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The National Institute on Aging (NIA) SBIR Phase I program funds feasibility-stage R&D by U.S. small businesses working on aging biology, Alzheimer's disease, and AD-related dementias (AD/ADRD). NIA administers the largest source of early-stage funding for aging-related R&D among all federal agencies, providing approximately $150 million per year in combined SBIR and STTR grants to small businesse…

What this grant funds

Phase I feasibility R&D by small businesses in aging biology, Alzheimer's disease, AD-related dementias, and aging-related interventions funded at nearly $150 million annually.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.5 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$146.0M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nia.nih.gov