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NIH NIDDK SBIR/STTR

Supports translational funding for United States research teams advancing kidney, digestive, and metabolic health innovation.

NIH NIDDK SBIR/STTR is the small-business funding route of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, one of NIH’s institutes within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIDDK’s mission covers medical research and training on diabetes, endocrine and metabolic disease, digestive disease, nutritional disorders, obesity, kidney disease, urologic disease, and he…

Max award$2M
Realistic median$400K
Success rate10–20%
Decision time—

No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Multiple per year.

Last verified: 11 May 2026Source: www.niddk.nih.gov