Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for NHLBI SBIR Phase IIB Bridge Awards to Accelerate the Commercialization of Technologies for Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Disorders and Diseases (R44 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 356541Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is forecasting a funding opportunity for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IIB Bridge Awards aimed at accelerating the commercialization of technologies related to heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders. This initiative seeks to support small businesses in advancing promising biomedical projects that have previously received SBIR or STTR Phase II funding, addressing the critical funding gap that often hinders the transition to commercialization and regulatory approval. The program is designed to foster partnerships between SBIR Phase II awardees and third-party investors, with a total estimated funding of $52.5 million and individual awards capped at $3.5 million. Interested applicants should prepare to submit proposals by February 25, 2025, with the anticipated award date set for December 1, 2025.

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