The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health, is seeking proposals for the HEAL Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program: Embedded Entrepreneurs for Small Businesses in Pain Management. This program aims to support the commercialization of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II or Phase IIb pain management technologies funded by the HEAL Initiative. The program focuses on adding experienced entrepreneurs to small business leadership teams and supporting private fundraising and partnership activities. The goal is to attract private investment and partnerships to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative pain management products. The program is open for applications until September 6, 2025, and applicants must have received Phase II or Phase IIB funding from NIH. The funding will support the hiring of qualified individuals to fill gaps in business expertise within the small business leadership team and the development of a detailed partnering plan to attract private funding. The program encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and expects applicants to actively seek private funding or partnering. The proposed activities should be directly related to private fundraising and partnering, such as US-based travel to meet potential partners, legal activities, and business development activities. Applicants are expected to meet with a minimum of ten potential partners fitting the appropriate target profile for the technology and company.