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NIH STTR Phase I (Omnibus)

Funds United States small businesses partnering with nonprofit research institutions to validate biomedical ideas.

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The NIH STTR Phase I Omnibus is the Small Business Technology Transfer program's feasibility-stage grant, issued under activity code R41, and is designed specifically to bridge university and research-institution discoveries into commercial development through a formal small business partnership. STTR Phase I awards carry the same $306,872 total-cost cap and same six-to-twelve-month performance pe…

Same biomedical and behavioral-health scope as SBIR Phase I, with explicit collaboration between a small business and a non-profit 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.5 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.32 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–12 months
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: grants.nih.gov