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NHGRI Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer

NHGRI SBIR/STTR

Supports United States. small businesses building genomic tools for screening and precision population health.

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The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) participates in the NIH-wide Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR, R43/R44) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR, R41/R42) programs, funding small U.S. companies that develop genomics-related products, tools, and technologies with commercial potential. NHGRI's small business program focuses on innovations directly relevant to its mis…

What this grant funds

Small business development of genomic technologies, sequencing tools, genomic interpretation software, and population genomic screening products.

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.—
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.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.genome.gov