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NINDS Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer

NINDS STTR Phase I

Supports small businesses and neuroscience teams pairing with research institutions.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) funds Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I grants under the R41 activity code as part of NIH's congressionally-mandated small business program. NINDS is the lead NIH institute for research on neurological disorders, stroke, epilepsy, pain, and brain function, and its small business program specifically supports applie…

Applied bench research, translational research, and early-stage clinical trials for neurological disorders — requires formal collaboration with a US research institution.

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