SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program Technical Assistance and Late Stage Development (SB1, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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 the SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program, aimed at providing technical assistance and late-stage development support for small business concerns (SBCs) transitioning previously funded SBIR and STTR projects to commercialization. This funding opportunity focuses on addressing the funding gap in the commercialization process by supporting activities such as IND-enabling studies, manufacturing costs, and regulatory assistance, which are not typically covered by Phase II or IIB grants. Eligible applicants include SBCs with active Phase II or IIB awards within the past 36 months, with budgets reaching up to $4,091,634, while clinical trials are explicitly excluded. Interested parties should note that the application deadline is April 5, 2025, and can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Department of Health and Human Services outlines the SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program, encouraging small business concerns (SBCs) to transition previously funded SBIR and STTR projects towards commercialization. The program focuses on providing technical assistance and late-stage research and development not covered by typical Phase II or IIB grants, such as IND-enabling studies and manufacturing costs. Eligibility is restricted to SBCs with active Phase II or IIB awards within the past 36 months. Budgets can reach up to $4,091,634, with specific limitations for participating organizations, including caps ranging from $250,000 to $2,000,000 based on the institute. The application deadlines span from September 2023 to April 2025, and clinical trials are not permitted under this funding opportunity. Overall, the intent of this NOFO is to address the funding gap encountered in the commercialization process for biotechnology products, facilitating advancements that may attract further investments and partnerships.
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