Late-Stage Translation of Biomedical and Behavioral Research Results in Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases from Academic/Non-profit Lab to Marketplace (SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $350K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity aimed at the late-stage translation of biomedical and behavioral research results related to arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases into the marketplace. This initiative, categorized under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants (R43/R44), seeks to support small business concerns (SBCs) in collaboration with academic and non-profit labs to expedite the development and commercialization of diagnostic tools, therapies, and preventive measures, while specifically excluding clinical trials. The program emphasizes the importance of partnerships between technology developers and SBCs, requiring applicants to demonstrate their ability to advance projects with defined milestones and clear commercialization plans, with funding amounts up to $350,000 for Phase I and $2 million for Phase II grants. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is September 5, 2025, and can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces a funding opportunity focused on the late-stage translation of biomedical and behavioral research results related to arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases into the marketplace. This opportunity, categorized under Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants (R43/R44), aims to support small business concerns (SBCs) that foster collaboration with academic and non-profit labs to expedite the development and commercialization of diagnostic tools, therapies, and preventive measures. The solicitation emphasizes the necessity for close partnerships between original technology developers and SBCs, promoting late-stage pre-clinical studies that set the groundwork for regulatory approval of new technologies, while excluding clinical trials. Eligible applicants must demonstrate their capability to advance projects with defined milestones and clear commercialization plans. Key application details include budget limitations of up to $300,000 for Phase I and $2 million for Phase II grants, with specific submission deadlines outlined for different cycles. Additionally, applicants must adhere to stringent eligibility criteria and application guidance to ensure compliance and timely review. This initiative underscores NIH's ongoing commitment to advancing healthcare innovations through strategic funding and collaboration, enhancing public health outcomes through technological advancement.
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