Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (R41/R42 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs, aimed at supporting early-career scientists in their transition to entrepreneurship. This funding opportunity focuses on facilitating the development of small business concerns (SBCs) by providing mentorship, entrepreneurial training, and resources for Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs) who have limited experience in entrepreneurship but possess strong research and technology development skills. The grant is designed to enhance innovation and improve health outcomes by fostering the commercialization of scientific advancements, with applications accepted from U.S. small businesses until April 5, 2027. Interested applicants can find more information and guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs, aimed at facilitating early-career scientists' transition to entrepreneurship. This initiative emphasizes research and development activities while providing mentorship and entrepreneurial training for Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs). Eligible applicants include U.S. small business concerns led by individuals with limited entrepreneurial experience. The grant supports Phase I and Fast-Track applications but excludes those proposing clinical trials. Key components of the program include strong mentorship, a tailored career development plan focusing on entrepreneurial skill enhancement, and a commitment to fostering diversity in the scientific workforce. Application deadlines range from September 2024 to April 2027, with specific budget guidelines for Phase I and Phase II projects. NIH encourages applicants to engage with program officials beforehand to ensure alignment with NIH priorities and to explore available resources for successful applications. This funding opportunity seeks to promote innovation, improve health outcomes, and commercialize scientific advancements.
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