NIH and CDC Small Business Innovation Research Grant (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Required)
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Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is offering a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grant opportunity for United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit applications for various phases of research and development, including Phase I, Phase II, Direct to Phase II, Fast-Track, and Phase IIB grants. Eligible applicants must possess the necessary research capabilities and technological expertise to support the R&D missions of the NIH and CDC, with a focus on health-related innovations. This funding opportunity is significant as it encourages collaboration among small businesses to advance health research, with applications expected to be solicited following the reauthorization of the SBIR program. Interested parties can reach out to the NIH SEED Office at SEEDinfo@nih.gov or call 301-827-8595 for further information, with the estimated synopsis posting date set for October 1, 2025, and a closing date for applications anticipated on January 5, 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    NIH SEED (Small business Education and Entrepreneurial Development) Office of Extramural Research (OER)
    (301) 827-8595
    SEEDinfo@nih.gov
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