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Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (Parent R41/R42 Clinical Trial Optional)

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at supporting United States small business concerns through the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I and Fast-Track grant programs. This initiative, titled the Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs, targets early-career scientists who are transitioning to entrepreneurship. The program not only funds research and development activities but also emphasizes entrepreneurial training, mentoring, and career development for the principal investigator. The opportunity is designed to foster collaboration with industry mentors, requiring that key personnel include a committed mentor to support project success. While applications are not currently being solicited, the NIH is providing advance notice to give potential applicants ample time to prepare competitive proposals. Eligible U.S. small businesses with relevant research capabilities aligned with NIH’s mission are encouraged to consider applying. This funding opportunity will use the R41/R42 activity codes and welcomes first-time principal investigators. The NIH SEED Office of Extramural Research will serve as the point of contact for inquiries. This program represents a significant opportunity for small businesses to access funding and entrepreneurial resources to advance innovative biomedical research into commercial applications.

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NIH offers STTR Phase I grants supporting early-career scientists with mentoring and entrepreneurial training.

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Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of HealthView Agency

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541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)View NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the participating Institutes, Centers and Offices, intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I, and Fast-Track grant applications for the Small Business Transition Grant. Through this NOFO, NIH will support early-career scientists transitioning to entrepreneurship. In addition to funding research and development efforts at the SBC, a major component of this NOFO is entrepreneurial training, mentoring, and career development of the PD/PI.

Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop responsive projects, including identification of complementary industry mentors and career development resources. This NOFO will utilize the R41/R42 activity code. United States small businesses that have the research capabilities and technological expertise to contribute to the R&D mission(s) of the NIH awarding components identified in this NOFO are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO. This opportunity is available to first-time Principal Investigators, and key personnel must include a mentor with measurable effort committed to the project. 

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