OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPA-27-100

NIH, CDC and FDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Apr 5, 2027(174 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is the NIH/CDC/FDA SBIR program for US small businesses doing R&D on health-related products they intend to commercialize. It is for SBA-defined small business concerns only; nonprofits, foreign entities, and businesses that are not small businesses should not apply. The award amount is not published.

Best for
US small businesses developing health-related products, Technology and software companies doing health R&D, Healthcare and biotech companies
Not for
Nonprofits, Foreign or international organizations, Businesses outside health-related R&D
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
100
Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (innovation, sbir)
100
Strong Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (business)
88
Strong Match
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (small business)
86
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
R&D, Research
Who can apply
Small businesses

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is April 5, 2027.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only United States small business concerns, as defined by the Small Business Administration, may apply. Foreign organizations and non-domestic components of US organizations are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Eligibility is limited to US small business concerns as defined by the SBA, so check the SBA definition at sbir.gov/apply to confirm your business structure qualifies.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. Only US small business concerns may apply, and the program does not accept nonprofit applicants.

Summary

NIH/CDC/FDA SBIR grants for US small business concerns to conduct feasibility studies and R&D toward commercializable health-related products. Only SBA-defined US small businesses may apply; foreign entities ineligible. Clinical trials optional.

About this grant

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program helps United States small business concerns (SBCs) bring scientific innovations to the marketplace. The SBIR program supports feasibility studies to later research and development (R&D) needed to develop a commercial product.

Who can apply

Only United States small business concerns (SBCs), as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA)(sbir.gov/apply) are eligible to submit applications for this opportunity.Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility. Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Unfunded international collaborations or unfunded foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, may be allowed.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science
  • Technology

Program contact

National Institutes of HealthSEEDinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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