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NINDS Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer

NINDS SBIR Phase I

Funds small-business feasibility research for neuroscience technologies advancing toward later commercialization in the United States.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Small Business Program supports innovative small business R&D at the applied bench, translational, and early-stage clinical trial levels through the congressionally mandated SBIR and STTR set-aside programs. NINDS Phase I SBIR grants (R43) fund feasibility studies for commercial innovations targeting neurological disorders, stroke…

Applied bench research, translational research, and early-stage clinical trials for neurological disorders, stroke, epilepsy, pain, and brain conditions.

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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.ninds.nih.gov