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NIH SBIR / STTR — Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer

Helps NIH and Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer for small biomedical businesses.

NIH SEED runs the SBIR and STTR programs as NIH's main small-business funding route. The portfolio supports early-stage life-science R&D for US small businesses, with 24 NIH institutes and centers participating and annual support described on the SEED site as more than $1.4 billion.

Applications are accepted three times a year, with standard due dates on January 5, April 5, and September 5. Phase

AIBiotechHardwareAdvanced MaterialsMedtechNeurotechSynthetic Biology

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

Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: seed.nih.gov