NCI SBIR provides
funding, mentoring & networking assistance
for small businesses with next-generation cancer technologies.
What are the NCI SBIR & STTR Programs?
The SBIR & STTR Programs are one of the largest sources of early stage technology financing in the United States. We welcome entrepreneurs and small business leaders to this website to explore grant and contract funding opportunities.
Resources For
The NCI also provides funding opportunities for specific cancer technology projects.
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Success Stories
Learn how NCI SBIR & STTR Programs have helped small businesses with funding awards that help advance cancer research.
AntiCancer, the San Diego-based biotechnology company, was awarded Phase I and II SBIR grants and contracts that have led to the commercialization of three cancer research tools: MetaMouse®, AngioMouse®, and OncoBrite®.
Developed LuViva, a non-invasive medical device designed to instantly detect cervical disease in a point-of-care setting with a $2.5 million Bridge Award.
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Latest Announcements
Recent legislation has re-instated the SBIR Direct-to-Phase II provision. Applicants can now apply for Direct-to-Phase II for SBIR Omnibus Solicitation, as well as targeted funding opportunities. For more information, please check Guide Notices NOT-OD-19-019 (Omnibus), NOT-CA-19-002 (IMAT), and NOT-CA-19-003 (Low Resource Settings)
NIH will no longer accept late applications due to delays in SAM registration or renewal, as GSA is no longer requiring entities to have an approved Entity Administrator notarized letter on file before their registration is activated. For the full announcement, please refer to NOT-OD-18-215.
Companies with active SBIR/STTR funding can apply for additional funding through the new Administrative Supplement for Workforce Diversity. For eligibility and other information, check out PA-18-837.
Are you developing an affordable cancer tech for low-resource settings? You can now apply for the new funding opportunity on global health! SBIR: PAR-18-801 & STTR: PAR-18-802
HHS has issued 4 new funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for SBIR/STTR omnibus solicitations with FORMS-E and clinical trials policy update. Check out all four FOAs on Omnibus Solicitations page.
System for Award Management (SAM) registration is FREE. You can always get free system and technical help through our supporting Federal Service Desk. In addition, Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) can provide free help with your SAM Registration – and other government contracting issues. Read more: HERE and HERE.
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