NIH Small Business Technology Transfer Grant (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Optional)
Posted: May 28, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 04/05/2027
Description
The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant program helps United States small business concerns (SBCs) that partner with a nonprofit research institution bring scientific innovations to the marketplace. The STTR program supports feasibility studies to later stage research and development (R&D) needed to develop a commercial product.
Synopsis
The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant program helps United States small business concerns (SBCs) that partner with a nonprofit research institution bring scientific innovations to the marketplace. The STTR program supports feasibility studies to later stage research and development (R&D) needed to develop a commercial product.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
Only United States small business concerns (SBCs), as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA)(sbir.gov/apply) are eligible to submit applications for this opportunity.Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Unfunded international collaborations or unfunded foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, may be allowed.
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 93.113 - Environmental Health
- 93.121 - Oral Diseases and Disorders Research
- 93.172 - Human Genome Research
- 93.173 - Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders
- 93.213 - Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health
- 93.233 - National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
- 93.242 - Mental Health Research Grants
- 93.273 - Alcohol Research Programs
- 93.279 - Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs
- 93.286 - Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health
- 93.307 - Minority Health and Health Disparities Research
- 93.313 - NIH Office of Research on Women's Health
- 93.350 - National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
- 93.351 - Research Infrastructure Programs
- 93.361 - Nursing Research
- 93.393 - Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
- 93.394 - Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research
- 93.395 - Cancer Treatment Research
- 93.837 - Cardiovascular Diseases Research
- 93.838 - Lung Diseases Research
- 93.839 - Blood Diseases and Resources Research
- 93.840 - Translation and Implementation Science Research for Heart, Lung, Blood Diseases, and Sleep Disorders
- 93.846 - Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research
- 93.847 - Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research
- 93.853 - Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders
- 93.855 - Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research
- 93.859 - Biomedical Research and Research Training
- 93.865 - Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research
- 93.866 - Aging Research
- 93.867 - Vision Research
- 93.879 - Medical Library Assistance
Contact Information
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Contact: National Institutes of Health
Email: SEEDinfo@nih.gov
Phone: 301-402-2541
NIH SEED (Small business Education and Entrepreneurial Development)
SEEDinfo@nih.gov
SEEDinfo@nih.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 2
Last Updated: Jun 01, 2026 12:56:31 PM EDT
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