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NIDA SBIR/STTR

NIDA SBIR/STTR

Supports United States. small businesses advancing drug abuse intervention and treatment technologies.

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The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) channels more than $50 million per year to small U.S. businesses through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Individual projects can receive up to $3.4 million in total funding across all phases. All awards are non-dilutive — grantees retain full equity in their companies. NIDA's SBIR/STTR…

What this grant funds

Pharmacotherapeutic products, medical devices, and drug abuse research and treatment innovations developed by US small businesses.

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.$50M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: nida.nih.gov