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NINR Small Business Program

NINR Small Business Program

Funds small businesses bringing nursing-science research toward market through NINR SBIR and STTR pathways.

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The National Institute of Nursing Research funds SBIR and STTR work to help companies bring research to market. NINR points applicants to general Omnibus opportunities and targeted SBIR/STTR funding opportunity announcements.

NINR has not published a specific current NOFO number, due date, award cap, scoring rubric, or complete eligibility rule set for this route. Round-specific facts — from NIH …

What this grant funds

NINR small-business funding for SBIR/STTR and related nursing-research commercialization opportunities.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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.ninr.nih.gov