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NIA Small Business Programs (SBIR & STTR)

NIA STTR Phase I

Supports small businesses partnering with universities on aging innovation at feasibility stage.

Between cyclesNational Institute on AgingUnited States

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) STTR Phase I program funds feasibility R&D by U.S. small businesses in formal cooperative research partnerships with nonprofit research institutions. The critical structural difference from the SBIR program is that STTR requires a mandatory subcontract relationship between the small business applicant and a U.S. nonprofit research institution — a university, h…

Aging biology, Alzheimer's disease, and AD/ADRD interventions pursued by small businesses in formal cooperative research partnerships with nonprofit research institutions.

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