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NICHD SBIR/STTR

NICHD SBIR/STTR Phase I

Funds small-business feasibility research in pediatric and maternal health through United States innovation support.

The NICHD SBIR/STTR Phase I program provides feasibility-stage funding to US small businesses developing innovative products relevant to the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development's scientific mission. NICHD's mission spans the full human lifespan from contraception and fertility through pregnancy, birth, child and adolescent development, pediatric infectio…

Feasibility-stage small-business innovation relevant to NICHD's mission — covering contraception, pregnancy, child development, pediatric infectious disease, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and rehabilitation technology.

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.nichd.nih.gov