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NCATS STTR Phase I

Funds U.S. small businesses and their nonprofit research partners to conduct feasibility studies on translational science innovations toward commercialization.

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NCATS STTR Phase I is a six-month feasibility grant for U.S. small businesses working in partnership with a nonprofit research institution (university, hospital, or federal lab). It runs under the NIH SBIR/STTR Omnibus Solicitation — the same grant vehicle used by all NIH institutes — but NCATS selects applicants whose work fits its specific translational science priorities. Awards are normally $3…

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 24 Jun 2026Source: ncats.nih.gov