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NIH STTR

NIH STTR — Receipt (First Post-Reauthorization

Supports small businesses partnering with research institutions on collaborative development pathways.

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The NIH Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program funds joint R&D partnerships between US small businesses and US research institutions — universities, federal laboratories, or nonprofit research organizations — to accelerate commercialization of biomedical innovations. Like SBIR, STTR was reauthorized on April 13, 2026 after a program lapse; no active STTR NOFOs exist as of May 2026. The

Joint small business and research institution commercialization of biomedical innovations across all NIH Institutes and Centers, requiring a formal partnership between a US small business and a US research organization.

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.
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: 30 Jul 2026Source: seed.nih.gov