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Move from Lab to Market with I-Corps at NIH

December 21, 2018

Is your SBIR-funded technology really ready for market? I-Corps at NIH can help you find your key target customer segment and build a strong business model around it. [Register here]

Join the experts and previous participants of I-Corps at NIH for a FREE online information session on I-Corps at NIH on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. During the one-hour webinar, you will be able to:

• Learn more about the program—eligibility, cohort date and location, curriculum, and more;
• Get insider tips on building a strong I-Corps team;
• Hear from people who have been through the program before;
• Ask specific questions to previous I-Corps participant, I-Corps lead instructor, and I-Corps program manager.

Applications for the I-Corps at NIH April 2019 cohort are due by Monday, January 28, 2019, 5 p.m. local time. Sign up for the webinar to learn more about the cohort and get hands-on advice on putting together a strong application for the program.

I-Corps at NIH is an entrepreneurship training program designed specifically for small businesses in the life science industries. Eligibility is limited to companies with active Phase I SBIR or STTR grant award from any of the 22 participating NIH and CDC institutes and centers. For questions about the program or the webinar, please contact icorps@mail.nih.gov.

Webinar Registration Link: http://bit.ly/ICorps19Apr

I-Corps at NIH Homepage: https://go.usa.gov/xExVc

Participating NIH/CDC Institutes and Centers: https://go.usa.gov/xExVq

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NCATS Announces the ASPIRE Design Challenges

December 19, 2018

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) has recently announced the A Specialized Platform for Innovative Research Exploration (ASPIRE) Design Challenges for translational innovation in pain, opioid use disorder (OUD) and overdose.  The goal of these challenges is to develop innovative and catalytic approaches towards solving the opioid crisis through development of (1) novel chemistries; (2) data-mining and analysis tools and technologies; and (3) biological assays that will revolutionize discovery, development and pre-clinical testing of next generation, safer and non-addictive analgesics to treat pain, as well as new treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD) and overdose.

The NCATS ASPIRE Challenges are part of the NIH’s Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiative to speed scientific solutions to the national opioid public health crisis.

The Challenge begins December 31, 2018 and proposals are due May 31, 2019.

For more information including deadlines, application requirements, and to sign up for updates visit: https://ncats.nih.gov/aspire/challenges. The Challenges will be available shortly on www.challenge.gov.

Please direct all questions to: NCATSASPIREChallenge@mail.nih.gov

 

The 2019 SBIR Entrepreneurial Finance Course

December 4, 2018

With the goal of bringing life-saving innovations to market, NIH SBIR/STTR funding provides early-stage seed capital to US-owned small businesses.

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) has developed a new video course, Entrepreneurial Finance for Biomedical Innovators,to help researchers learn how financial planning can help navigate and mitigate risks for small businesses and can enhance chances of success along the pathway to commercialization. The videos are presented by Rana K. Gupta, Director of Faculty Entrepreneurship at Boston University, where he works with faculty to help them develop plans to match their technology commercialization and entrepreneurial objectives.

The purpose of this course is to present biomedical entrepreneurs with a detailed framework for building a step-wise, validated financial plan. The primary learning objectives for this course are to:

• Understand the importance of financial planning for your small business
• Gain perspective on SBIR/STTR funding within the broader context of your financial plan
• Learn practical approaches to developing a long-term financial plan
• Evaluate the various sources of funding
• Examine the use of comparables in validating your financial plan

Learn more and begin the course at NIBIB: https://www.nibib.nih.gov/entrepreneurial-finance-course

 The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is Accepting Phase I SBIR Applications!

November 28, 2018

The Administration for Community Living invites Phase I applications for the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) FY2019 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. (For clarity, there will not be a solicitation for Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards.)

All SBIR projects funded by NIDILRR must address the needs of individuals with disabilities (see 29 U.S.C. 760). The scientific and technical merit of the proposed research/research and development (R/R&D) is the primary concern for all projects supported by NIDILRR. A DUNS number is required to apply, if you do not have a DUNS number, apply for one as soon as possible on the Dun & Bradstreet website. There is a specific registration for U.S. Government Contractor and Grantees, which can be reached directly here.   

If you are looking for assistance in preparing your grant and contract applications, there are technical assistance providers, in the form of Federal and State Technology (FAST) partners and Life Sciences Contacts, which are organized by state.

Review the Funding Opportunity Announcement: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=310217

Applications are due Monday, January 14, 2019.  It’s advisable to submit a few days before the deadline.  There will be a pre-application conference call on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 3:00 PM EDT.  Please see the application package for more information. Interested parties are invited to participate in the pre-application meeting to discuss the funding priority and to receive information and technical assistance.

• You must contact Patricia.Barrett@acl.hhs.gov in order to participate in this meeting.  Please see the application package for more information.

 

Learn more about applying for grants with ACL/NIDILRR here: https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants

For questions, please contact:

Brian Bard

Program Specialist
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
Administration for Community Living
brian.bard@acl.hhs.gov

 

Now Accepting Applications for 2019 I-Corps at NIH Session!

October 23, 2018

We are now accepting applications for February 2019 I-Corps at NIH entrepreneurship program! Join the informational webinar on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 12 to 1 PM Eastern Standard Time. Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/67bff547022eeec6dc2040ba88984b7b.

I-Corps at NIH is an experiential entrepreneurship program designed for small businesses in biomedical industries. By conducting 100 “customer development” interviews over 8 weeks, companies find and confirm customer and market needs. So far, more than 100 teams have conducted more than 10,000 interviews, through which they have made new networks, established new partnerships, and built commercialization plans for their innovative technologies. Small businesses with an ACTIVE Phase I SBIR/STTR grant from the following 19 NIH/CDC institutes and centers are eligible:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Eye Institute (NEI)
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) 
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
Division of Program Coordination, Planning and Strategic Initiatives, Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP) 
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID/CDC)
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH/CDC)

Applications for February 2019 session are due by Monday, November 19, 2018, 5 p.m. your local time. The session will start on February 19, 2019 and end on April 9, 2019. More information about the program is available online:

• Funding Opportunity Announcement: PA-19-029
• Program website: https://sbir.cancer.gov/icorps
• Archived webinar: https://youtu.be/_80gpzv1zzE
• Sample application: https://go.usa.gov/xns3K

If you have specific questions about the program or would like to discuss eligibility, feel free to contact Christie Canaria (Christie.canaria@nih.gov) or call 240-276-5746.

Only 2 Weeks Left until the 20th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference!

October 18, 2018

Final Agenda + Discount Code + One-on-One Sessions Update

The final agenda for the 20th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference has been published and includes a welcome from Dr. Daniel Podolsky, President of UT Southwestern Medical Center and U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess representing Texas’ 26th Congressional District.

There will be daily workshops focused on strategies and resources for success in the SBIR/STTR Programs, with interactive conversations from successful applicants and SBIR decision-makers.

Popular sessions include:

• Advice to Applicants from Program Staff: Making the Most of the Conference
• Resources for Women & Minority Owned Businesses
• Successfully Submitting a Small Business Grant using Application Submission System & Interface for Submission Tracking (ASSIST)
• NIH Resources for Small Business Success

Here’s what to expect on Day 1 of the 20th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference: https://bit.ly/2RVNilX

Remember, if you can’t commit to all 3 days of the conference, we have day passes available so that you can choose the best day to attend. Be sure to consider which day has the speakers, workshops, and networking event that fits your needs, then claim your pass here: https://hhs20dallas.org/register/

Use Promotional Code DFWBIO to take 15% off your registration cost.

Once you register, you will receive a confirmation message with instructions on how to take advantage of the early sign up period for One-on-One sessions. Appointments are made on a first come, first served basis. If you want to meet with any of the following agencies, institutes, or offices face-to-face, this is your chance!

• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency (DHA)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Administration for Community Living (ACL)
• HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Sponsorship and special pricing opportunities are available. For more information, please contact Natalie Fletcher at 214.746.6619 or nfletcher@dallaschamber.org

 

 

The NIH SBIR Direct-to-Phase II Authority has been Reinstated!

October 16, 2018

Read the official notice here: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-19-019.html

Recent legislation has re-instated the SBIR Direct-to-Phase II provision authorizing the NIH to ‘issue a Phase II award to a small business concern that did not receive a Phase I award for that research/research & development' through Fiscal Year 2022.  

The SBIR Direct-to-Phase II authority is not available to the STTR program and not available for the CDC, FDA, and ACL SBIR programs.

As such, NIH is re-implementing the SBIR Direct-to-Phase II program.  The prior program had specific SBIR Direct-to-Phase II funding opportunity announcements (FOAs). The transition to FORMS-E earlier this year now allows NIH to track SBIR Direct-to-Phase II applications at the Application level, as there is a new check-box on the SBIR/STTR Information Form for Direct Phase II.

As a result of this, NIH does not need to issue separate SBIR Direct-to-Phase II FOAs as before but can offer Direct-to-Phase II as an allowable Application Type on any SBIR FOA. SBIR Direct-to-Phase II application are 'New' submissions and are not Renewals.

NIH is therefore amending its two SBIR Omnibus FOAs to allow SBIR Direct-to-Phase II submissions per below:

1. PA-18-573 PHS 2018-02 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Required)

2. PA-18-574 PHS 2018-02 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC, and FDA for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Other targeted SBIR FOAs issued by NIH Institutes and Centers may be modified in the future to also allow SBIR Direct-to-Phase II submissions on a FOA by FOA basis at the issuing Institute's/Center's discretion.

NIH strongly encourages small businesses to contact the appropriate Institute or Center early in their application planning process to ensure their technology is of priority to the Institute/Center.

An updated SBIR/STTR Application Guide with additional instructions for SBIR Direct Phase II application preparation and submission will be posted by November 26, 2018.

The following sections of each FOA are changed as follows:

             Part 2, Section I. Funding Opportunity Description

             The following text is added at the bottom of this Section for each FOA:

             PA-18-573

             The following Components will NOT accept a SBIR Direct-to-Phase II submission:

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

             PA-18-574

             The following Components will NOT accept a SBIR Direct-to-Phase II submission:

             National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS )

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Division of Program Coordination, Planning and Strategic Initiatives, Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (All Components of CDC)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (All Components of FDA)

 

             Part 2, Section II. Award Information

             For both PA-18-573 and PA-18-574:

             Currently reads:

             Application Types Allowed

New (Phase I, Fast-Track)
Renewal (Phase II* Direct Phase II not allowed)
Resubmission (all phases)
Phase IIB Competing Renewal (Phase IIB)
Revision

The OER Glossary and the SF424 (R&R) SBIR/STTR Application Guide provide details on these application types.

             Modified to:

             Application Types Allowed

             New (Phase I, Fast-Track)

New (Direct Phase II)
Renewal (Phase II)
Resubmission (all phases)
Phase IIB Competing Renewal (Phase IIB)
Revision

The OER Glossary and the SF424 (R&R) SBIR/STTR Application Guide provide details on these application types.

              All other aspects of these FOAs remain unchanged.

Please direct all inquiries to:

NIH SBIR/STTR Program Office
Telephone: 301-435-2688
Email: sbir@od.nih.gov
Website: http://sbir.nih.gov

 

 

Registration Discount for the SBIR Community 

October 12, 2018

Use Promo Code DFWBIO to get 15% off online registration NOW!

 

As we countdown the last few weeks until our 20^th anniversary conference, we take immense pride in how the SBIR/STTR community has grown each decade. We are excited to bring our landmark conference to Dallas, TX for the first time in its history—a city that has made room for a rapidly growing culture of technological innovation and a thriving startup ecosystem.

Our host, the Dallas Regional Chamber, is continually in touch with the wants and needs of the small business community and provides successful, relevant programming to support the entrepreneurial spirit within the city.

Please join us as we embark on A Better Tomorrow: Big Ideas in BioTech!

Register online TODAY and save 15% using the Promotion Code: DFWBIO

Attendees will also have the opportunity to schedule one-on-one meetings with federal SBIR experts, program officers, and decision-makers from the following agencies:

       -   National Institutes of Health (NIH)
       -   Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency (DHA)
       -   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
       -   Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
       -   Administration for Community Living (ACL)
       -   HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
       -   National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
       -   United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

 (Make sure you prepare for your meeting using our One-on-One Tip Sheet!)

Sponsorship opportunities, one-day passes, and group pricing are available. For more information, please contact Natalie Fletcher at 214.746.6619 or nfletcher@dallaschamber.org

 

 

The Niche Assessment Program for HHS SBIR/STTR Phase I Awardees is Accepting Applications!

October 8, 2018

Looking for tailored market research for your technology?
Apply for the Niche Assessment Program

HHS is proud to announce the launch of the Niche Assessment Program for the 2018-2019 program year. Designed to help small businesses strategically position their technology in the marketplace, Niche provides an in-depth report on potential applications of participants’ technology. All active HHS (NIH, CDC, and FDA) SBIR/STTR Phase I awardees and Phase I Fast-Track awardees (by grant or contract) are eligible to apply. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis!

The Niche Assessment Program provides market insight and data that can be used to help small businesses strategically position their technology in the marketplace. The results of this program can help small businesses develop their commercialization plan for their Phase II application, and be exposed to potential partners. Services are provided by Foresight Science & Technology of Providence, RI.

Technology Niche Analyses® (TNA®) are provided by Foresight, for two hundred (200), HHS SBIR/STTR Phase I awardees. These analyses assess potential applications for a technology and then for one viable application, it provides an assessment of the:

1. Needs and concerns of end-users;
2. Competing technologies and competing products;
3. Competitive advantage of the SBIR/STTR-developed technology;
4. Market size and potential market share (may include national and/or global markets);
5. Barriers to market entry (may include, but is not limited to pricing, competition, government regulations, manufacturing challenges, capital requirements, etc.);
6. Market drivers;
7. Status of market and industry trends;
8. Potential customers, licensees, investors, or other commercialization partners; and,
9. The price customers are likely to pay.

Each participant receives an in-depth report of Foresight's findings. The small business can often use this information in their commercialization plan, which is part of their Phase II SBIR/STTR application.

For more information, see Notice NOT-OD-19-012 that was issued in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on October 4, 2018.

To participate in the program, apply here.

Inquiries:

For assistance regarding the online set-up form, please contact:
Ms. Paula Williams
Project Coordinator
Foresight Science & Technology
Telephone: (401) 273-4844, ext. 4001
Fax:  (401) 354-1301
Email:  Paula.Williams@foresightst.com

Specific questions about TNA's may be directed to:
Konstantin Izvolsky, PhD.
Director of Assessments and Training
Foresight Science & Technology
Telephone: (401) 273-4844, ext. 4003
Email:  konstantin.izvolsky@foresightst.com

General questions about Niche Assessment Program may be directed to:
Robert Vinson 
Program Manager
NIH SBIR/STTR Program
Office of Extramural Research
Phone: (301) 435-2713
Email:  sbir@od.nih.gov

 

SBIR Tip Sheet: Preparing for a Successful One-on-One

October 3, 2018

One-on-One sessions continue to be a major draw for researchers and entrepreneurs attending our annual HHS SBIR/STTR conference each year.

As a conference attendee, you can meet with program staff and SBIR experts from a variety of federal agencies, including but not limited to the NIH, CDC, FDA, NASA, and the Defense Health Agency (DoD). These 15-minute meetings are a chance to pitch your ideas in-person, ask important questions, and get knowledgeable, constructive feedback from real SBIR decision-makers.

We’ve put together a tip sheet to help you prepare for a successful One-on-One with the Program Officer you’ve been hoping to meet. You may download the list here.

We will open the schedule in the coming weeks for you to claim a One-on-One with the funding Institute/Center of your choice—stay tuned!

 

 

This three-day national Health and Human Services (HHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Conference is designed to educate attendees about the America’s Largest Seed Fund and how to apply for these research and development dollars. Register today!

WHEN: Tuesday, October 30 - Thursday, November 1
WHERE: Hilton Anatole, 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207
TICKETS: Regular: $550 | Student: $250 | Single Day: $275 | Register NOW!
WEBSITE: www.hhs20dallas.org

Check out our Schedule, Speakers, and Sponsors.

Sponsorship opportunities, one-day passes, and group pricing are available. For more information, please contact Natalie Fletcher at 214.746.6619 or nfletcher@dallaschamber.org
 

20th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference: Our Checklist for Success

September 25, 2018

We’re almost 30 days out from our landmark 20^th anniversary conference!

Since this is our most popular annual SBIR/STTR event over the last 20 years, we’ve put together a checklist to help you prepare for A Better Tomorrow: Big Ideas in BioTech…

• Book Your Room  - The room block for NIH grants and funding conferences books up FAST. Make sure you secure your lodging ahead of time to benefit from the conference discount, and make sure you have a room on-site!
• Mark Your Targets - Look into the HHS agencies with missions that align closely with your technology. Is it NIH? CDC? FDA? Defense Health Agency will be present as well. Pinpoint your targets and prepare to schedule a One-on-One with an SBIR Program Officer.
• Refine Your Pitch - Get your point across in 60 seconds! There will be potential business partners, investors, and collaborators at this annual event. Make an impact early!
• Do Your Research - Dallas, TX is a hotbed for innovation and startup companies. Set forth a strategy to meet federal staff or private companies while you’re in town. Go BIG or go home.

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This three-day national Health and Human Services (HHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Conference is designed to educate attendees about the America’s Largest Seed Fund and how to apply for these research and development dollars.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 30 - Thursday, November 1

WHERE: Hilton Anatole, 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207

TICKETS: Regular: $550 | Student: $250 | Single Day: $275 | Register NOW!

WEBSITE: www.hhs20dallas.org

Check out our Schedule, Speakers, and Sponsors.

Sponsorship opportunities, one-day passes, and group pricing are available. For more information, please contact Natalie Fletcher at 214.746.6619 or nfletcher@dallaschamber.org

 

Q&A Amendment 2 Now Available for the HHS SBIR Contract, PHS 2019-1

September 21, 2018

An amendment has been published with the purpose of responding to questions submitted by interested parties to gain better understanding of the 2018 NIH/CDC SBIR Contract Solicitation (PHS 2019-1), released July 18, 2018. All proposals are due by October 22, 2018, 5:00 PM EDT.

The Questions and Answers (Q&A) Amendment includes questions from the HHS SBIR Contract webinar and questions that were submitted to the HHS SBIR contracting officers. The point of contact information for a CDC Contracting Officer has also been updated, along with a revision to the Phase II Budget associated with NIAID Topic 074.

Solicitation details can be found on our NIH SBIR/STTR Funding page and FedBizOpps. Please check NOT-OD-18-209 for topics, contracting officer contact information and other details.

HHS SBIR Contract Webinar Materials: The HHS SBIR Contract Webinar was held on August 16, 2018, and discussed the PHS 2019-1 solicitation, electronic contract proposal submission (eCPS) website and provided a topics overview. The webinar resources are now available online here.

• Webinar Slides
• Recording 
• Transcript

Electronic Submission Process: You must submit your proposal electronically using the  Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website. No other method of proposal submission is permitted. Instructions for electronic submission are provided in the solicitation. Please follow the directions in the solicitation very carefully. You must respond exactly to a topic in the solicitation.

HHS SBIR/STTR Grants: Those interested in the PHS small business research GRANT programs, where investigator-initiated research ideas are encouraged, should use the Omnibus SBIR and STTR solicitations. You can find solicitation links on our Funding page. To understand better the differences between grants and contracts, view the Apply page. 

PHS 2019-1 Contract RFP Webinar Recording, Transcript, and Slides Available

August 22, 2018

On August 16, 2018 at 2:00 PM EDT, the NIH and CDC hosted an informational webinar to discuss the PHS 2019-1 solicitation, electronic contract proposal submission (eCPS) website, topics, and answered questions live. The slides, video recording, and transcript for the webinar are now available:

• Webinar Slides
• Recording 
• Transcript

Solicitation details can be found on our NIH SBIR/STTR Funding page and FedBizOpps. Please check NOT-OD-18-209 for topics, contracting officer contact information and other details. The submission deadline is October 22, 2018, 5:00PM EDT.

Please note an amendment has been made and includes a new Topic from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention/Center for Global Health (CDC/CGH) and revises the title of a Topic from the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute (NIH/NCI). Please review below.

Amendment 1

Electronic Submission Process: You must submit your proposal electronically using the Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website. No other method of proposal submission is permitted. Instructions for electronic submission are provided in the solicitation. Please follow the directions in the solicitation very carefully. You must respond exactly to a topic in the solicitation.

Those interested in the PHS small business research GRANT programs, where investigator-initiated research ideas are encouraged, should use the Omnibus SBIR and STTR solicitations. You can find solicitation links on our Funding page. To understand better the differences between grants and contracts, view the Apply page.

 

CAP Application Deadline Extended to August 23

August 16, 2018

Breeding success, one company at a time.

Extended Application Deadline: August 23, 2018 11:59pm (PDT)

Selection to Program: September 2018

Apply Now 

Does your small business need assistance in commercializing its HHS SBIR/STTR-funded technology?

Was that technology developed with a Phase II HHS SBIR/STTR award that was active at any time between August 2013 and August 2018? (Your company does not need to have a currently active award as any HHS Phase II SBIR/STTR award active in the last 5 years would qualify.)

If your answers to both these questions is “Yes,” then your company should consider applying to the NIH Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP). Companies are invited to apply online  . Due to popular demand, the deadline for submissions has now been extended to August 23, 2018 11:59pm (PDT). Selected companies will be notified in early September 2018.

The CAP helps small businesses evaluate their commercialization options based on their specific technologies (including the need and prospect for investment, strategic partnerships, or licensing) and helps them develop a solid market-entry plan covering an 18-month period.

CAP is all about You and Your Company!

• CAPitalize on Your Technology
• CAPture the Full Value of Your Investment
• CAPtivate Your Investors’ Interests
• Increase Your CAPabilities
• Optimize Your CAPacity

CAP is customized to meet the needs of participating companies in three distinct tracks:

• The Commercialization Transition Track (CTT) for emerging companies
• The Advanced Commercialization Track (ACT)
• The Regulatory/Reimbursement Training Track (RTT) for “seasoned” companies.

For this 2018-2019 cohort year, NIH CAP is also working on piloting a new feature, namely “FDA Day.”  The NIH has long worked collaboratively with its sibling HHS Agency, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), on many programs and projects.  Recognizing that certain small businesses will need to work with the FDA for federal approval(s) prior to their product being commercialized on the market, “FDA Day” is planned to be held on March 19, 2019 and intended to be an opportunity for selected CAP participant companies of the 2018-2019 cohort to have meetings with FDA officials to learn more about FDA approval processes, reviews, and requirements as these relate to the small business’ technology/product.

The CAP's eighty (80) available slots will be distributed among the three tracks.

Extended Deadline: August 23, 2018, 11:59pm PDT

Program Selection: Early September 2018

Phase II SBIR/STTR Companies (current or within the last 5 years) - Apply Now 

Have Questions about the CAP?

• Find detailed program information and application instructions on the NIH SBIR/STTR CAP website.
• Read  NOT-OD-18-213 for more details about the NIH CAP.

Please direct all inquiries to:

J.P. Kim, J.D., M.B.A., M.P.P., M.Sc., M.A.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Telephone: 301-435-0189
Email:  sbir@od.nih.gov

Amendment Now Available for the HHS SBIR Contract, PHS 2019-1

August 9, 2018

All NIH and CDC SBIR Contract (PHS 2019-1) proposals are due by October 22, 2018, 5:00 PM EDT. 

An amendment to the NIH/CDC SBIR Contract Solicitation is now available and includes a new Topic from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention/Center for Global Health (CDC/CGH) and revises the title of a Topic from the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute (NIH/NCI).

Amendment 1

Solicitation details can be found on our NIH SBIR/STTR Funding page and FedBizOpps. Please check NOT-OD-18-209 for topics, contracting officer contact information and other details.

Pre-proposal webinar: A pre-proposal conference, via webinar, will be held on August 16, 2018 at 2:00 PM EDT. This informational webinar will address the PHS 2019-1 solicitation, electronic contract proposal submission (eCPS) website, topics, and audience questions. Register for the webinar!

Electronic Submission Process: You must submit your proposal electronically using the Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website. No other method of proposal submission is permitted. Instructions for electronic submission are provided in the solicitation. Please follow the directions in the solicitation very carefully. You must respond exactly to a topic in the solicitation.

Those interested in the PHS small business research GRANT programs, where investigator-initiated research ideas are encouraged, should use the Omnibus SBIR and STTR solicitations. You can find solicitation links on our Funding page. To understand better the differences between grants and contracts, view the Apply page.

Register for the informational webinar here.

Reminder: CAP Information Session Webinar in 2 Days!

August 7, 2018

If you are an active SBIR/STTR Phase II Awardee interested in applying for acceptance into the 2018-2019 NIH CAP cohort, please register for the Information Session Webinar which will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 1:00pm-2:30pm EDT. Rohit Shukla, CEO of Larta Institute, and JP Kim, SBIR-STTR Program Manager at NIH, will host the webinar, review and discuss the program, and answer questions from potential applicants.

The Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) is designed to assist HHS SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees in evaluating their commercialization options based on their specific technologies (including the need and prospect for investment, strategic partnerships, or licensing), and help them develop a solid market-entry plan covering an 18-month period.

CAP is customized to meet the needs of participating companies in three distinct tracks:

• The Commercialization Transition Track (CTT) for emerging companies
• The Advanced Commercialization Track (ACT)
• The Regulatory/Reimbursement Training Track (RTT) for “seasoned” companies.

For this 2018-2019 cohort year, NIH CAP is also working on piloting a new feature, namely “FDA Day.”  The NIH has long worked collaboratively with its sibling HHS Agency, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), on many programs and projects.  Recognizing that certain small businesses will need to work with the FDA for federal approval(s) prior to their product being commercialized on the market, “FDA Day” is planned to be held on March 19, 2019 and intended to be an opportunity for selected CAP participant companies of the 2018-2019 cohort to have meetings with FDA officials to learn more about FDA approval processes, reviews, and requirements as these relate to the small business’ technology/product.

There are eighty (80) available slots that will be distributed throughout these tracks.

The 2018-2019 CAP application deadline is August 16, 2018 at 5PM EDT.

Don’t forget to:

• Register for the Information Session Webinar 
• Find detailed program information and application instructions on the NIH SBIR/STTR CAP website.
• Read  NOT-OD-18-213 for details.

Please direct all inquiries to:

J.P. Kim, J.D., M.B.A., M.P.P., M.Sc., M.A.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Telephone: 301-435-0189
Email: sbir@od.nih.gov

 

The 2018-2019 NIH Commercialization Accelerator Program is Now Accepting Applications from HHS SBIR/STTR Phase II Awardees

July 26, 2018

The 2018-2019 Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) is accepting applications until August 16, 2018.

Register for the Informational Webinar here:

http://bit.ly/2uXsb9l

If you are an SBIR/STTR Phase II Awardee with interest and questions regarding the NIH CAP, please register for the Information Session Webinar which will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 1:00pm-2:30pm EDT, as Rohit Shukla, CEO of Larta Institute, and JP Kim, SBIR-STTR Program Manager at NIH, host an informational webinar on the NIH Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP).

This program is designed to assist HHS SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees in evaluating their commercialization options based on their specific technologies (including the need and prospect for investment, strategic partnerships, or licensing), and help them develop a solid market-entry plan covering an 18-month period.

CAP is customized to meet the needs of participating companies in three distinct tracks:

• The Commercialization Transition Track (CTT) for emerging companies
• The Advanced Commercialization Track (ACT)
• The Regulatory/Reimbursement Training Track (RTT) for “seasoned” companies.

There are eighty (80) available slots that will be distributed throughout these tracks.

Questions about the CAP?

• Register for the Information Session Webinar which will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 1:00pm-2:30pm EDT
• Find detailed program information and application instructions on the NIH SBIR/STTR CAP website.
• Read  NOT-OD-18-213 for details.

Please direct all inquiries to:

J.P. Kim, J.D., M.B.A., M.P.P., M.Sc., M.A.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Telephone: 301-435-0189

Email: sbir@od.nih.gov

Five More Reasons to Visit Dallas for the 20^th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference

July 24, 2018

If you need another reason to attend the 20th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference: A Better Tomorrow – Big Ideas in BioTech, here are FIVE:

Join us in Dallas, TX for the 20th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference: A Better Tomorrow – Big Ideas in BioTech on October 30-November 1, 2018, hosted by the Dallas Regional Chamber.

Save $100 dollars when you register today, Early Bird Registration ends August 30, 2018!

This national, three-day event is designed to educate attendees about America’s Largest Seed Fund and how to access federal resources, develop competitive proposals, and secure awards.  At $1 billion dollars of annual HHS funding, this is one of the largest sources of early-stage capital for life science technology commercialization in the United States.

This conference is relevant to a diverse audience, including biomedical entrepreneurs; principal investigators; grants and contracts administrators; and industry partners and investors.

Representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Defense Health Agency (DHA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will give presentations and answer questions during One-on-One meetings.

Location & Accommodations:

Hilton Anatole
2201 N. Stemmons Freeway

Dallas, Texas 75207

The Hilton Anatole has a room block for conference attendees beginning Monday, October 29, 2018 and ending Friday, November 1, 2018. Click here to reserve your room now or call 214-748-1200.

Register today! 

The NIH/CDC SBIR Contract Solicitation PHS 2019-1 Has Been Released

July 19, 2018

Register for the pre-proposal informational webinar here.

The NIH and CDC SBIR Contract (PHS 2019-1) has been released! All proposals are due by October 22, 2018, 5:00 PM EDT. Please follow the directions in the solicitation very carefully. You must respond exactly to a topic in the solicitation.

Submission Process: There is an electronic submission process for all proposals. Applicants must use the Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website to submit their proposal. No other method of proposal submission is permitted. Instructions for electronic submission are provided in the solicitation.

Pre-proposal webinar: We will also have a pre-proposal conference, via webinar, on August 16, 2018 at 2:00 PM EDT. This informational webinar will discuss the PHS 2019-1 solicitation, electronic contract proposal submission (eCPS) website, clinical trials, and topics. Register for the webinar!

Please check NOT-OD-18-209 for topics, contracting officer contact information and other details. You can also find the SBIR contract solicitation link on our Funding page and on FedBizOpps.

Those interested in the PHS small business research GRANT programs, where investigator-initiated research ideas are encouraged, should use the Omnibus SBIR and STTR solicitations. You can find solicitation links on our Funding page. To understand better the differences between grants and contracts, view the Apply page.

Planning to Profit: Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) Interactive Webinar 

June 28, 2018

Register for the CAP Information Webinar today!

For 14 years, NIH’s Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) has been a highlight for over 1,000 HHS/NIH SBIR/STTR Phase II funding awardee companies selected to be in the Program. With the Program continuing into 2018-2019, we are pleased to offer an Information Webinar specifically developed for small businesses, presenting information on the newest edition of the NIH CAP. 

Join us on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at 11:00AM PDT/2:00PM EDT for this interactive webinar during which you can learn more about the Program as we discuss the benefits, resources, objectives, and possible company outcomes of this ground-breaking offering, as well as how to apply to the program. Previous CAP participants are planned to attend to offer testimonials and talk about their experiences in CAP. There will be Q&A opportunities as well. 

Duration: 90 minutes 
Q&A: 30 minutes following the presentations. 
Panelists: Larta executives, including CEO Rohit Shukla, Program Director Judy Hsieh, a Larta Principal Advisor (PA)*, CAP alumni company, and NIH SBIR/STTR Program Manager JP Kim. 

We will discuss commercialization issues and objectives that the program has long featured and championed. The NIH CAP covers strategic business planning, market and product development, IP, financial planning, regulatory and reimbursement issues, and introductions to industry sources. This is a customized program targeting all topic areas in NIH’s SBIR/STTR programs and is not a one-size-fits-all program. 

*Larta’s Principal Advisors (PAs) have deep expertise across the life sciences sector. They are experts in the strategic business planning, market & product development, intellectual property, financial planning, and the regulatory process. They work one-on-one with the small business entrepreneurs in the Program.

The application period will be open in August 2018 and will be announced here: https://sbir.nih.gov/cap

Please register as soon as possible for the NIH CAP Information Session Webinar to be held on Jul 12, 2018 11:00 AM PDT/2:00PM EDT at: 

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7847630493348347906

Webinar ID: 181-459-251 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

New Opportunity: SBIR/STTR Administrative Supplement to Promote Diversity

June 27, 2018

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is excited to announce funding for administrative supplements for active SBIR/STTR awardees to improve the diversity of the research workforce. These supplements will allow for the recruitment and compensation of students, postdoctorates, and eligible investigators from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in health-related research or in the SBIR/STTR program.

Administrative Supplements to Promote Diversity in Research and Development Small Businesses-SBIR/STTR: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-837.html

What is an administrative supplement?
An administrative supplement is a noncompeting award (evaluated by NIH staff, not peer review) that provides additional funding to a currently funded grant to meet increased costs that are within the scope of the approved project, but that were unforeseen when the new or competing renewal application was awarded.
Small Businesses currently holding Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track grants from the participating institutes and centers listed below, are eligible to apply for this supplement. It is also available to PD(s)/PI(s) of research grants who are or become disabled and need additional support to accommodate their disability and continue to work on the research project.  Administrative supplements must support work within the scope of the original project.

NIH Funding Institutes and Centers participating in this effort include:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Eye Institute (NEI)
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)   
This Funding Opportunity is not available to applicants proposing research that involves leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary study to a clinical trial. Applicants to this FOA are permitted to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor. All questions regarding this supplement, your eligibility, and your award should be addressed to the Program Officer at your funding institute.  Contact information for the participating institutes and centers can be found here.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis on or after July 20, 2018.

Funding Opportunity Announcement: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-837.html

The National Institute on Aging seeks public comment on Alzheimer's and related dementias prize idea

June 19, 2018

We are seeking public comment from individuals in the Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias (ADRD) communities to share their feelings and ideas on AD-related technologies and solutions for a new prize competition.
Follow this link to share your thoughts on IdeaScale!

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has been planning an Exceptional Unconventional Research Enabling Knowledge Acceleration (EUREKA) prize competition for Alzheimer's and related dementias (AD/ADRD) research, as part of the implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act.  At the end of 2017, a Request for Information was released to collect input surrounding three different prize topics.  Based on that input, we have decided to move forward with the planning of a prize competition focused on care coordination and/or care navigation for people living with AD/ADRD.

NIA has just launched a public comment platform to engage a broader audience in a discussion to advance our planning efforts for a EUREKA prize competition.  As individuals in the Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias (ADRD) communities are aware, navigating the complex US healthcare system can be challenging for people living with these conditions and their caregivers. The goal of this prize competition is to encourage innovation and improve care for people living with AD/ADRD, and we need the community's feedback to make this initiative as impactful and effective as possible.

Specifically, we are seeking feedback from people living with dementia, their family members, caregivers, researchers, advocates, clinicians, technology professionals, and the public – about innovations that could improve care for people living with AD/ADRD through the creation of a widely accessible and innovative technology tool(s) that addresses unmet needs in care coordination and/or care navigation through the health system.

We are using the IdeaScale crowdsourcing platform to make it as easy as possible to add or build upon ideas about these questions. (You must create an IdeaScale account to submit a New Idea.)  Please let us hear from you!

Visit our IdeaScale community to submit your own feedback and ideas, browse responses that have already been submitted, comment, and/or vote for your favorites.  If you have any colleagues or other contacts who are actively interested in this subject – or just want to participate in the discussion – please use this link: http://bit.ly/ADprizeideas .

The deadline for comments is June 30, 2018, so please respond and share as soon as possible!
 

Just Released: NIDILRR 2018 SBIR Phase II Grant Opportunity

June 5, 2018

HHS SBIR/STTR PHS 2018-2 Grant Omnibus Webinar Recording, Transcript, and Slides Now Available

February 21, 2018

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR Program Office hosted two informational webinars on February 6 and 7. The content of both webinars focused on the HHS SBIR/STTR PHS 2018-2 Grant Omnibus/Parent Solicitations, with Webinar 1 (February 6) having a more detailed emphasis on Clinical Trials and the New PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information Form.

The slide presentations, webinar recordings, and transcripts are now available for your reference. Please be advised, an automated transcription service was used, and there may be grammatical errors and typos in the transcript. We have done our best to correct as many errors as possible, but you are encouraged to reach out to us by email at sbir@od.nih.gov if anything remains unclear.

1. HHS SBIR/STTR PHS 2018-2 Grant Omnibus Clinical Trial Webinar

Tuesday February 6, 2018, 2-4PM EST

• Recording 
• Transcript
• Slides

2. HHS SBIR/STTR PHS 2018-2 Grant Omnibus Non-Clinical Trial Webinar

Wednesday February 7, 2018, 2-4PM EST

• Recording 
• Transcript
• Slides

The next submission deadline is April 5, 2018. All HHS SBIR/STTR proposals must only be submitted electronically using NIH ASSIST, Workspace, or a System-to-System alternative. We encourage you to start the registration and application process early, and reach out to the central office or a Program Officer at an Institute/Center for assistance.

 

NIH SBIR/STTR will host Informational Webinars covering the FY18 Omnibus Release, Clinical Trials, and Electronic Submissions – February 6-7, 2018

January 24, 2018

On January 16, 2018, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR Program released the HHS SBIR/STTR PHS 2018-2 Grant Omnibus/Parent Solicitations; some will require Clinical Trials and others will not allow them. There will also be a transition to FORMS-E, no longer allowing applicants to submit directly to www.grants.gov with a downloaded PDF form package. All HHS SBIR/STTR proposals must only be submitted electronically using NIH ASSIST, Workspace, or a System-to-System alternative.

To assist with this adjustment, two informational webinars will be offered in February. The content of both webinars will be similar, but Webinar 1 will provide specific information about Clinical Trials and using the New PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information Form. 

1. HHS SBIR/STTR PHS 2018-2 Grant Clinical Trial Parent Webinar

• Tuesday February 6, 2018, 2-4PM EST
• Please register here:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4986684741951874049

2. HHS SBIR/STTR PHS 2018-2 Grant Non-Clinical Trial Omnibus Webinar

• Wednesday February 7, 2018, 2-4PM EST
• Please register here:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2057287797905693697

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

 

HHS PHS 2018-2 SBIR and STTR Omnibus/Parent Grant Solicitations with FORMS-E and Clinical Trials Policy Update Released

January 17, 2018

ACL/NIDILRR SBIR Phase I is Accepting Applications!

November 21, 2017

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) SBIR Phase I Funding Opportunity Announcement is now available on Grants.gov.

View the Grant Opportunity here: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=292270. 

Applications are due by January 16, 2018, and early submission is strongly recommended. A DUNS number is required to apply, if you don’t have a DUNS number, please apply for one as soon as possible on the Dun & Bradstreet website. There is a specific registration for U.S. Government Contractor and Grantees, which can be reached directly here.

If you are looking for assistance in preparing your grant and contract applications, there are technical assistance providers, in the form of Federal and State Technology (FAST) partners and Life Sciences Contacts, which are organized by state. It is also recommended that you contact the Center on Knowledge Translation for Technology Transfer at the University of Buffalo.

• View more of NIDILRR’s current announcements here:  https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=nidilrr
• View the Administration for Community Living (ACL)’s current announcements here:  https://www.acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities

Learn more about applying for grants with ACL/NIDILRR here: https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants

For questions, please contact:

Brian Bard
Program Specialist
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
Administration for Community Living
brian.bard@acl.hhs.gov

 

Pre-Application Webinar for Regional Technology Transfer Accelerator Hubs for IDeA States (STTR)

November 6, 2017

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) will hold a pre-application webinar on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. (EST) for the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) RFA-GM-18-001 Regional Technology Transfer Accelerator Hubs for IDeA States (STTR).

NIGMS and CSR staff members involved in this FOA will provide orientation and technical assistance to potential applicants by explaining the goals and objectives objectives of the Regional Technology Transfer Accelerator Hubs for IDeA States initiative and answering questions from attendees.

Potential applicants and partners are encouraged to submit their questions by November 13 to arorak@nigms.nih.gov.

Slides will be available at https://www.nigms.nih.gov/Research/CRCB/IDeA/Pages/default.aspx two days following the completion of the webinar.

To add the webinar to your calendar and join the day-of, follow the link below:
https://nih.webex.com/nih/j.php?MTID=m5bc220e85d7c3aa1206db08b48d59fa9.

 

Reminder: Final Agenda, Day Passes, and One-on-One Sessions – 19th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference

November 3, 2017

The final agenda has been published and includes a welcome from the Milwaukee Mayor, Tim Barrett, followed by a keynote address from Dr. Walter Koroshetz, Director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

There will be daily workshops focused on strategies and resources for success in the SBIR/STTR Programs, as well as One-on-One Sessions with over 30 HHS Agencies, Institutes, and Offices.

Here’s what to expect on Day 1 of the 19th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference (click image to enlarge):

Review the full agenda to determine which day has the workshops, sessions, and network to fit your needs, then claim your pass here.

Advanced sign up One-on-One sessions with federal experts from the Department of Health and Human Services ends today, November 3, 2017.

SBIR/STTR Program Managers from the National Institutes of Health, HHS and NASA will be present to meet with attendees and discuss federal resources, biotech research and development, and details of the HHS SBIR/STTR program. Registered attendees have access to sign up for sessions in advance of the conference online for no more than 5 slots across all agencies, institutes, and centers. Additional slots and changes can be managed on-site, if there is space.

Sign-up will be online with Google Sheets, either by phone, tablet or laptop. You will need a Gmail account to access/download the app and to register for 1-1s.

Don’t forget to use the #SBIRMKE hashtag on all social media so that we can identify the community, and you can keep a pulse on updates each day of the conference.

We look forward to meeting you in Milwaukee, WI!

 

The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for I-CorpsTM at NIH is Now Available!

October 19, 2017

Move your research to the next level with I-Corps at NIH Entrepreneurship Program

I-Corps at NIH is an 8-week experience-based entrepreneurship training program available to small businesses that received Phase I SBIR or STTR funding from 16 participating institutes and centers (ICs) within the NIH and CDC. See below or visit our website to learn more about the I-Corps at NIH program. Applications for the next cohort are due on Friday, December 18, 2017, 5 PM local time.

If you would like to learn more about the program, join the experts for an informational webinar on Thursday, October 26, 2017. You will hear from I-Corps at NIH program coordinators, instructor, and previous participant of the program. Register for the webinar here .

For all I-Corps at NIH related inquiries, please contact NCI SBIR program director Christie Canaria (christie.canaria@nih.gov) or points-of-contact at your awarding NIH or CDC ICs.

 

PHS2018-1 SBIR Contract Solicitation Deadline Extended to Oct 27, 2017

October 18, 2017

A fourth amendment has been published with the purpose of extending the solicitation Closing Date to October 27, 2017. All other existing terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged and in full effect. All proposals are due no later than October 27, 2017, 5:00 PM EDT and must be submitted through the eCPS website.

Please find details on FedBizOpps.

HHS SBIR Contract Webinar Materials: The HHS SBIR Contract Webinar held on August 15, 2017, discussed the PHS 2018-1 solicitation, including a tutorial on the electronic contract proposal submission (eCPS) website, and topics overview. The webinar resources are now available online here.

• Webinar Slides
• Recording 
• Transcript

Electronic Submission Process: You must submit your proposal electronically using the Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website. No other method of proposal submission is permitted. Instructions for electronic submission are provided in the solicitation. Please follow the directions in the solicitation very carefully. You must respond exactly to a topic in the solicitation.

HHS SBIR/STTR Grants: Those interested in the PHS small business research GRANT programs, where investigator-initiated research ideas are encouraged, should use the SBIR (PA-17-302) and STTR (PA-17-303) Omnibus solicitations. You can find solicitation links on our Funding page. To understand better the differences between grants and contracts, read more here.

 

Intellectual Property Educational Webinar Series for SBIR/STTR Grantees (October 23-November 1) 

October 16, 2017

90 min Webinars Addressing Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights for Small Business

It is necessary to protect your ideas, products, and product names in today’s knowledge economy. The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will present seven free webinars surrounding Intellectual Property (IP) for individuals and small businesses that have been awarded grants through the NIH SBIR/STTR program.

Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights will be discussed in 90 minute webinars designed to specifically address the most common IP issues facing small businesses participating in the SBIR/STTR Program. They will cover all aspects of Intellectual Property protection as well as help you understand your IP Data Rights under the SBIR/STTR grant/contract. Space is limited to 200 people per webinar; explore the presented topics and be sure to register early at the link below!

Learn More!

For questions, please contact:
Oleg Asanbayev
Patent Examiner
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Tel: (571) 270-7236
Email: Oleg.Asanbayev@uspto.gov

 

The Niche Assessment Program for HHS SBIR/STTR Phase I Awardees is Now Accepting Applications!

October 4, 2017

Looking for tailored market research for your technology?
Apply for the Niche Assessment Program

HHS is proud to announce the launch of the  Niche Assessment Program for the 2017-2018 program year. Designed to help small businesses strategically position their technology in the marketplace, Niche provides an in-depth report on potential applications of participants’ technology. All active HHS (NIH, CDC, FDA) SBIR/STTR Phase I awardees and Phase I Fast-Track awardees (by grant or contract) are eligible to apply. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis!

The Niche Assessment Program provides market insight and data that can be used to help small businesses strategically position their technology in the marketplace. The results of this program can help small businesses develop their commercialization plan for their Phase II application, and be exposed to potential partners. Services are provided by Foresight Science & Technology of Providence, RI.

Technology Niche Analyses® (TNA®) are provided by Foresight, for one hundred and seventy-five (175), HHS SBIR/STTR Phase I awardees. These analyses assess potential applications for a technology and then for one viable application, it provides an assessment of the:

1. Needs and concerns of end-users;
2. Competing technologies and competing products;
3. Competitive advantage of the SBIR/STTR-developed technology;
4. Market size and potential market share (may include national and/or global markets);
5. Barriers to market entry (may include, but is not limited to pricing, competition, government regulations, manufacturing challenges, capital requirements, etc.);
6. Market drivers;
7. Status of market and industry trends;
8. Potential customers, licensees, investors, or other commercialization partners; and,
9. The price customers are likely to pay.

Each participant receives an in-depth report of Foresight's findings. The small business can often use this information in their commercialization plan, which is part of their Phase II SBIR/STTR application.

For more information, see Notice  NOT-OD-17-128 that was issued in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on October 4, 2017.

To participate in the program, apply here .

 

Inquiries:

For assistance regarding the online set-up form, please contact:
Ms. Paula Williams
Project Coordinator
Foresight Science & Technology
Telephone: (401) 273-4844, ext. 4001
Fax:  (401) 354-1301
Email: Paula.Williams@foresightst.com

Specific questions about TNA's may be directed to:
Konstantin Izvolsky, PhD.
Director of Assessments and Training
Foresight Science & Technology
Telephone: (401) 273-4844, ext. 4003
Email: konstantin.izvolsky@foresightst.com

General questions about Niche Assessment Program may be directed to:
Robert Vinson
Program Manager
NIH SBIR/STTR Program
Office of Extramural Programs
Phone: (301) 435-2713
Email: sbir@od.nih.gov

 

Additional Questions & Answers for Contract PHS 2018-1 – CDC Topics ONLY - Now Available in Amendment 3

October 2, 2017

A third amendment has been published with the purpose of responding to questions submitted by interested parties to gain better understanding of the 2017 NIH/CDC SBIR Contract Solicitation ( PHS 2018-1), released July 18, 2017. All proposals are due by  October 20, 2017, 5:00 PM EDT and must be submitted through the  eCPS website.

This Questions and Answers (Q&A) Amendment is regarding only the Centers for Disease Control Topics. . Please find details on our  NIH SBIR/STTR Funding page, and on FedBizOpps.

HHS SBIR Contract Webinar Materials: The HHS SBIR Contract Webinar held on August 15, 2017, discussed the PHS 2018-1 solicitation, including a tutorial on the electronic contract proposal submission (eCPS) website, and topics overview.  The webinar resources are now available online here.

• Webinar Slides
• Recording
• Transcript

Electronic Submission Process: You must submit your proposal electronically using the  Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website. No other method of proposal submission is permitted. Instructions for electronic submission are provided in the solicitation. Please follow the directions in the solicitation very carefully. You must respond exactly to a topic in the solicitation.

HHS SBIR/STTR Grants: Those interested in the PHS small business research GRANT programs, where investigator-initiated research ideas are encouraged, should use the SBIR (PA-17-302) and STTR (PA-17-303) Omnibus solicitations. You can find solicitation links on our  Funding page. To understand better the differences between grants and contracts, read more here.

 

19th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference - Early Bird Registration Extended

September 29, 2017

Don’t miss the chance to learn how to access federal seed funding to develop your technology.

Receive the $100 registration discount until October 6th - Register today & Save

Join us for the 19th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference: In the Heartland of BioHealth Innovation in Milwaukee, WI on November 7–9, 2017. This annual conference is relevant to a diverse audience, including biomedical entrepreneurs, principal investigators, grants and contracts administrators, and industry partners and investors. We are also committed to reaching and collaborating with Woman-Owned and Socially Disadvantaged Business owners, and the professional organizations that support them.

You will network with potential partners and learn how to successfully participate in federal seed funding programs from the Department of Health and Human Services during an interactive three-day conference which includes opportunities to:

1. Meet one-on-one with HHS SBIR/STTR program managers
   Over 100 federal staff, including representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Small Business Administration (SBA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will be holding one-on-one meetings and giving presentations.
2. Learn from successful HHS SBIR/STTR awardees
   You will have the chance to hear tips from successful applicants, potential funding partners and companies during interactive workshops and sessions which include:
   • Advice to Applicants from Program Staff: Making the Most of the Conference
     Stephanie Fertig, MBA, Director, NINDS Small Business Programs
   • Resources for Women & Minority Owned Businesses
     Stephanie Fertig, MBA, Director, NINDS Small Business Programs
   • Lessons Learned from Successful Companies: Navigating Application & Commercialization
     Stephanie Fertig, MBA, Director, NINDS Small Business Programs
   • Successfully Submitting a Small Business Grant using Application Submission System & Interface for Submission Tracking (ASSIST)
     Sheri Cummins, Chief, Grants Information, OER
   • Phase I & II SBIR/STTR Proposal Development
     Lisa Kurek, BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting, LLC
   • Clinical Trials Update
     Sherry Mills, MD, MPH, Director, OEP and Division of Loan Repayment, OER
3. Explore the research benefits of the Wisconsin economy
   • Wisconsin institutions received $20 million in NIH grants in FY 2016 to train the next generation of innovative scientists.
   • A total of 23 Wisconsin businesses received NIH funding totaling $16 million for the research and development of technologies with potential commercial applications.
   • In 2014, Wisconsin was home to 1,264 bioscience business establishments. Residents held 31,687 bioscience industry jobs, and the average annual wage in the bioscience sector was $32,533 higher than the private sector overall.

View the agenda for the full list of speakers, workshops, and sessions.
Only one week week left to take advantage of Early Bird Registration, don’t miss out!
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Q&A Amendment 2 Now Available for the HHS SBIR Contract, PHS 2018-1

September 22, 2017

An amendment has been published with the purpose of responding to questions submitted by interested parties to gain better understanding of the 2017 NIH/CDC SBIR Contract Solicitation ( PHS 2018-1), released July 18, 2017. All proposals are due by  October 20, 2017, 5:00 PM EDT.

The Questions and Answers (Q&A) Amendment includes questions from the HHS SBIR Contract webinar and questions that were submitted to the HHS SBIR contracting officers. Please find details on our  NIH SBIR/STTR Funding page, and on FedBizOpps.

HHS SBIR Contract Webinar Materials: The HHS SBIR Contract Webinar held on August, 15, 2017, discussed the PHS 2018-1 solicitation, including the electronic contract proposal submission (eCPS) website and topic overview. The webinar resources are now available online here.

• Webinar Slides
• Recording
• Transcript

Electronic Submission Process: You must submit your proposal electronically using the  Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website. No other method of proposal submission is permitted. Instructions for electronic submission are provided in the solicitation. Please follow the directions in the solicitation very carefully. You must respond exactly to a topic in the solicitation.

HHS SBIR/STTR Grants: Those interested in the PHS small business research GRANT programs, where investigator-initiated research ideas are encouraged, should use the SBIR (PA-17-302) and STTR (PA-17-303) Omnibus solicitations. You can find solicitation links on our  Funding page. To understand better the differences between grants and contracts, read more here.

 

NIH Natural Disaster Policy Notice - Hurricane Harvey

August 30, 2017

NIH has published a Notice reminding the community of the NIH Natural Disaster Policy, considering the effects Hurricane Harvey may have on organizations and small businesses in the affected areas. In light of the SBIR/STTR deadline of 9/5/17, all small businesses in the affected region should read the below carefully.

The Notice is here:  https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-17-106.html

Reminder: NIH Natural Disaster Policy - Hurricane Harvey

Notice Number: NOT-OD-17-106

Key Dates
Release Date: August 28, 2017

Related Announcements
None

Issued by
National Institutes of Health ( NIH)

Purpose
It is highly likely that Hurricane/Tropical-Storm Harvey will adversely affect some NIH-applicants’ and recipients’ ability to submit applications or reports on time. When delays occur because the applicant or recipient organization is officially closed due to a natural disaster or other emergency, the NIH will consider accepting applications late, on a case-by-case basis, under the following circumstances:

• Institutions must submit applications or reports as soon as possible after reopening, not to exceed the number of days the institution was officially closed.
• Institutions must submit a cover letter with the application, with enough detail about the delay so that NIH staff can make a determination whether circumstances justify accepting the application late.
• Institutions need not request advance permission to submit late due to a disaster-related delay.

NIH will provide information (including reporting guidance) to grantees whose research has been affected by the storm, and will proceed with additional NIH-Guide Notices once the initial period of emergency has passed. 

The NIH has a web page about the NIH Extramural Response to Natural Disasters that provides information on a variety of topics.

Inquiries
Please direct all inquiries to:
Division of Receipt and Referral
Center for Scientific Review
Telephone: 301-435-0715
Email: csrdrr@mail.nih.gov

 

Early Bird Registration for the 19th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference in Milwaukee, WI ending soon!

August 29, 2017

Only 1 Month left to save $100, Early Bird Registration ends September 28th
Register Now!

Register now to receive a discounted rate to attend the 19th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference in Milwaukee on November 7 – 9, 2017. This conference is relevant to a diverse audience, including biomedical entrepreneurs; principal investigators; grants and contracts administrators; and industry partners and investors.

 

Top 3 Reasons to Attend

1) Meet one-on-one with HHS SBIR/STTR program managers
Over 100 federal staff, including representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Small Business Administration (SBA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will be holding one-on-one meetings and giving presentations.

2) Learn from successful HHS SBIR/STTR awardees
You will have the chance to hear tips from successful applicants, potential funding partners and companies during interactive workshops and sessions. These sessions include a diverse group of successful awardees, including women-owned small businesses and socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses.

3) Learn how to develop a competitive application
Many sessions focus on how to develop and submit your SBIR/STTR application. Topics include:

• How to submit your SBIR/STTR grant proposal electronically via ASSIST
• FDA regulatory requirements for drugs and devices
• Important considerations to protect your intellectual property
• What you need to know about human subjects and animal research
• View the agenda for a full listing

19th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference

November 7-9, 2017, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Register Now!

 

CAP APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 31, 2017 11:59pm (PDT)

August 24, 2017

The NIH Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) provides customized business support for Phase II SBIR/STTR awardees.

Breeding success, one company at a time.

Extended Application Deadline: August 31, 2017 11:59pm (PDT)

Selection to Program: September 2017

Apply Now

Does your small business need assistance in commercializing its HHS SBIR/STTR-funded technology?

Was that technology developed with a Phase II HHS SBIR/STTR award that was active at any time between August 2012 and August 2017? (Your company does not need to have a currently active award as any HHS Phase II SBIR/STTR award active in the last 5 years would qualify.)

If your answers to both these questions is “Yes,” then your company should read below and consider applying to the NIH Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP). Companies are invited to  apply online . The deadline for submissions has now been extended to August 31, 2017 11:59pm (PDT). Selected companies will be notified in September 2017.

The CAP helps small businesses evaluate their commercialization options based on their specific technologies (including the need and prospect for investment, strategic partnerships, or licensing) and helps them develop a solid market-entry plan covering an 18-month period.

CAP is customized to meet the needs of participating companies in three distinct tracks:

• The Commercialization Transition Track (CTT) for emerging companies
• The Advanced Commercialization Track (ACT)
• The Regulatory/Reimbursement Training Track (RTT) for “seasoned” companies.

The CAP's eighty (80) available slots will be distributed between the three tracks.

Eligible companies may now apply to participate by completing a short online application that should take an average of no more than 60-90 minutes to fill-out.

Extended Deadline: August 31, 2017

Program Selection: Late September 2017

Phase II SBIR/STTR Companies -  Apply Now

Have Questions about the CAP?

• Instructions on how to watch the recording of the Information Session Webinar about the NIH CAP HERE.
• Find detailed program information and application instructions on the  NIH SBIR/STTR CAP website.
• Read NOT-OD-17-097 for details. (NOTE: This Guide Notice was released August 3 2017 and does not reflect the newly extended duedate of August 31, 2017. All other information is unchanged.)

Please direct all inquiries to:
J.P. Kim, J.D., M.B.A., M.P.P., M.Sc., M.A.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Telephone: 301-435-0189
Email:  sbir@od.nih.gov

Please direct inquiries related to submission of the web application to:
Judy Hsieh
Larta, Inc.
Telephone: 213-538-1444
Email: jhsieh@larta.org

 

CAP Information Session Webinar Recording and Presentation Now Available

August 21, 2017

Watch and/or listen to the recording and review the slides on the Larta Portal . You must register your account in order to access the Portal.

On Thursday, August 17, 2017, Rohit Shukla, CEO of Larta Institute, Judy Heish, Program Director at Larta, and JP Kim, SBIR-STTR Program Manager at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), hosted an informational webinar on the Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) .

This program is designed to assist HHS SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees in evaluating their commercialization options based on their specific technologies (including the need and prospect for investment, strategic partnerships, or licensing), and help them develop a solid market-entry plan covering an 18-month period.

Topics discussed included:

• Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) Overview
• About Larta
• 2017-2018 Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) information
• Program Contacts
• Live Questions & Answers

The application deadline for the 2017-2018 CAP selection process is August 24, 2017, 11:59pm PDT.

Phase II SBIR/STTR Companies – Apply Now

Have more questions about the CAP?

• Find detailed program information and application instructions on the  NIH SBIR/STTR CAP website.
• Read NOT-OD-17-097 for details.

Please direct all inquiries to:

J.P. Kim, J.D., M.B.A., M.P.P., M.Sc., M.A.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Telephone: 301-435-0189
Email: sbir@od.nih.gov

Please direct inquiries related to submission of the web application to:
Judy Hsieh
Larta, Inc.
Telephone: 213-538-1444
Email: jhsieh@larta.org

 

NIH/CDC SBIR Contract Solicitation PHS 2018-1 Webinar Recording, Transcript, and Slides Now Available

August 18, 2017

On Tuesday, August 15, 2017 the NIH SBIR/STTR Program office hosted a webinar to explain and discuss the release of the NIH and CDC SBIR Contract Solicitation (PHS 2018-1).

The difference between contracts and grant solicitations, iCorps at NIH, the eCPS submission process, and specific topics with Program Managers from NCI, NHLBI, NIAID, NIDA, and CDC were addressed. A live Question & Answer session with host, Matt Portnoy, concluded the webinar.

The slide presentation, webinar recording , and transcript are now available for your reference.

*Please be advised, an automated transcription service was used, and there may be grammatical errors and typos in the transcript. The webinar went over the allotted time, causing transcription services to stop at 3:30 PM. We have done our best to correct as many errors as possible, but you are encouraged to reach out to us by email at  sbir@od.nih.gov if anything remains unclear.

The contract submission deadline is October 20, 2017, 5:00 PM EDT. Please follow the directions in the solicitation very carefully. You must respond exactly to a topic in the solicitation. As always, we encourage you to start the registration and application process early, and reach out the central office or the funding Institute or Center of your choice for assistance.

Please check  NOT-OD-17-089 or topics, contracting officer contact information and other details. You can also find the SBIR contract solicitation link on our  Funding page and on FedBizOpps.

Those interested in the PHS small business research GRANT programs, where investigator-initiated research ideas are encouraged, should use the SBIR (PA-17-302) and STTR (PA-17-303) Omnibus solicitations. You can find solicitation links on our  Funding page. To understand better the differences between grants and contracts, view the Apply page.

 

One Day Left to Register for the CAP Informational Webinar this Thursday, 8/17!

August 15, 2017

The Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) is accepting applications until August 24, 2017. To learn more about CAP, Secure your webinar registration today (CLICK HERE) !

If you are an SBIR/STTR Phase II Awardee with interest and questions regarding the NIH CAP, join us Thursday, August 17th from 2pm-3:30pm, as Rohit Shukla, CEO of Larta Institute , and JP Kim, SBIR-STTR Program Manager at NIH, host an informational webinar on the NIH Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP).

This program is designed to assist HHS SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees in evaluating their commercialization options based on their specific technologies (including the need and prospect for investment, strategic partnerships, or licensing), and help them develop a solid market-entry plan covering an 18-month period.

CAP is customized to meet the needs of participating companies in three distinct tracks:

• The Commercialization Transition Track (CTT) for emerging companies
• The Advanced Commercialization Track (ACT)
• The Regulatory/Reimbursement Training Track (RTT) for “seasoned” companies.

There are eighty (80) available slots that will be distributed throughout these tracks.

Questions about the CAP?

• Attend the Information Session Webinar about the NIH CAP on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 10:00am PDT (1:00pm EDT). The session is free, but pre-registration is required  here .
• Find detailed program information and application instructions on the  NIH SBIR/STTR CAP website.
• Read NOT-OD-17-097 for details.

Please direct all inquiries to:

J.P. Kim, J.D., M.B.A., M.P.P., M.Sc., M.A.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Telephone: 301-435-0189
Email: sbir@od.nih.gov

 

Don’t Miss the NIH/CDC Contract Solicitation PHS 2018-1 Informational Webinar – Tuesday, 8/15

August 10, 2017

Register to attend today!

If you are an interested applicant and have questions about:

• The difference between an SBIR/STTR Grant Solicitation and the NIH/CDC Contract Solicitation
• Using the electronic Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) system
• The HHS SBIR contract submission deadline and review process

We will host a pre-proposal conference webinar, on August 15, 2017 at 2:00 PM EDT. The webinar is free but pre-registration is required. Register here!

The NIH and CDC SBIR Contract ( PHS 2018-1) was released on July 17, 2017 for review and is accepting submissions. The deadline for all proposals is  October 20, 2017, 5:00 PM EDT. Please follow the directions in the solicitation very carefully. You must respond exactly to a topic in the solicitation.

Be advised, there is a new electronic submission process for all proposals. Applicants must use the  Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website to submit their proposal. Instructions for electronic submission are provided in the solicitation, and no other method of proposal submission is permitted.

Those interested in the PHS small business research GRANT programs, where investigator-initiated research ideas are encouraged, should use the SBIR (PA-16-302) and STTR (PA-16-303) Omnibus solicitations. You can find solicitation links on our  Funding Page. To understand better the differences between grants and contracts, view the  Apply page.

 

The NIH CAP is Now Accepting Applications from HHS SBIR/STTR Phase II Awardees

August 3, 2017

Learn How the NIH Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) Can Help Your Small Business Achieve Commercial Success

Breeding success, one company at a time.

Apply Now

The NIH Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) (previously known as the Commercialization Assistance Program) is designed to help HHS SBIR and STTR Phase II awardees transition their SBIR and STTR developed products into the marketplace. Through a contract with  Larta Inc.  of Los Angeles, California, the CAP will provide early stage companies with individualized assistance toward accomplishing their commercialization goals. More details can be found in  NOT-OD-17-097.

The CAP helps small businesses evaluate their commercialization options based on their specific technologies (including the need and prospect for investment, strategic partnerships, or licensing) and helps them develop a solid market-entry plan covering an 18-month period.

CAP is customized to meet the needs of participating companies in three distinct tracks:

• The Commercialization Transition Track (CTT) for emerging companies
• The Advanced Commercialization Track (ACT)
• The Regulatory/Reimbursement Training Track (RTT) for “seasoned” companies.

The CAP's eighty (80) available slots will be distributed between the three tracks.

The 2017-2018 CAP Application Portal has just launched, and eligible companies may now apply to participate by completing a short online application that should take an average of no more than 30-60 minutes to fill-out.

Application Deadline: August 24, 2017

Program Selection: Late September 2017

Phase II SBIR/STTR Companies - Apply Now

Have Questions about the CAP?

• Attend the Information Session Webinar about the NIH CAP on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 10:00am PDT (1:00pm EDT). The session is free, but pre-registration is required  here.
• Find detailed program information and application instructions on the  NIH SBIR/STTR CAP website.
• Read  NOT-OD-17-097 for details.

 

Please direct all inquiries to:
J.P. Kim, J.D., M.B.A., M.P.P., M.Sc., M.A.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Telephone: 301-435-0189
Email:  sbir@od.nih.gov

Please direct inquiries related to submission of the web application to:
Judy Hsieh
Larta, Inc.
Telephone: 213-538-1444
Email:  jhsieh@larta.org

 

The NIH/CDC SBIR Contract Solicitation PHS 2018-1 Has Been Released

July 18, 2017

The HHS SBIR Contract Now Requires Electronic Submission!

The NIH and CDC SBIR Contract ( PHS 2018-1) has been released! All proposals are due by October 20, 2017, 5:00 PM EDT. Please follow the directions in the solicitation very carefully. You must respond exactly to a topic in the solicitation.

Submission Process: There is a new electronic submission process for all proposals. Applicants must use the Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website to submit their proposal. No other method of proposal submission is permitted. Instructions for electronic submission are provided in the solicitation.

Pre-proposal webinar: We will also have a pre-proposal conference, via webinar, on August 15, 2017 at 2:00 PM EDT. This informational webinar will discuss the PHS 2018-1 solicitation, electronic contract proposal submission (eCPS) website, and topics. Register for the webinar!

Please check NOT-OD-17-089 or topics, contracting officer contact information and other details. You can also find the SBIR contract solicitation link on our Funding page and on FedBizOpps.

Those interested in the PHS small business research GRANT programs, where investigator-initiated research ideas are encouraged, should use the SBIR (PA-17-302) and STTR (PA-17-303) Omnibus solicitations. You can find solicitation links on our Funding page. To understand better the differences between grants and contracts, view the Apply page.

 

Guide Notice: NOT-OD-17-085 - NIH Implementation of Final Research Performance Progress Reports (Final RPPR) for SBIR and STTR Grants and Cooperative Agreements

July 12, 2017

The National Institutes of Health will replace the SBIR/STTR Phase II Final Progress Report (FPR) with the Final Research Performance Progress Report (F-RPPR) through a new eRA Commons module effective June 30, 2017.

The Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) is used by grantees to submit progress reports to NIH on their grant awards. In 2012, NIH implemented the annual RPPR, based on a policy memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget and Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to the heads of executive departments and agencies establishing the uniform RPPR for use by agencies supporting research and research-related activities. The RPPR replaced previous interim performance reporting formats used by NIH and other agencies.

NIH introduced the Final Research Performance Progress Report (F-RPPR) for grant closeout effective January 1, 2017 for many mechanisms. The F-RPPR is used as part of the grant closeout process to submit project outcomes in addition to the information submitted on the annual RPPR, except budget and plans for the upcoming year. However, the F-RPPR was not implemented for SBIR/STTR grants and cooperative agreements as NIH continued technical work to incorporate SBIR/STTR Phase II reporting requirements into F-RPPR format at that time.

Effective June 30, 2017, all SBIR/STTR Phase II final reports must be submitted using the F-RPPR through the NIH eRA Commons.  On or after that date, NIH will no longer accept FPRs for SBIR/STTR grants and cooperative agreements.

Read more about the Annual, Final, and Interim RPPR’s, the detailed guide notice, and review the scenarios where the F-RPPR will apply at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-17-085.html.

Please direct all inquiries to:
Division of Grants Policy
Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration
Office of Extramural Research
Email: grantspolicy@od.nih.gov

 

HHS SBIR/STTR PHS 2017-2 Omnibus Grant Webinar - Recording, Transcript, and Slides Now Available

July 7, 2017

On Thursday, June 29, 2017 the NIH SBIR/STTR Program office hosted an annual webinar to explain and discuss various aspects of the NIH SBIR/STTR Program.

The 2017 Omnibus Grant Solicitations, SBIR 101, Reauthorizations, and Deadlines were addressed, with a live Question & Answer session to conclude the webinar. The slide presentation, webinar recording, and transcript are now available for your reference. Please be advised, an automated transcription service was used, and there may be grammatical errors and typos in the transcript. We have done our best to correct as many errors as possible, but you are encouraged to reach out to us by email at sbir@od.nih.gov if anything remains unclear.

The next submission deadline is September 5, 2017. As always, we encourage you to start the registration and application process early, and reach out the central office or the funding Institute or Center of your choice for assistance.

 

Registration Open for the 19th Annual Health and Human Services SBIR/STTR Conference:
In the Heartland of BioHealth Innovation – Milwaukee, WI

June 8, 2017

Join us in Milwaukee, WI for the 19th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference on November 7-9, 2017.  View the agenda and register by September 28, 2017 to receive the early bird discount rate.

This national, three-day event is designed to educate attendees about  America’s Largest Seed Fund and how to access federal resources, develop competitive proposals, and secure awards. Over  $920 million dollars of annual HHS funding, this is one of the largest sources of early-stage capital for technology commercialization in the United States.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Walter Koroshetz, Director, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), NIH, HHS

You will have the opportunity to:

• Meet one-on-one with over 100 HHS representatives and discuss research opportunities
• Understand HHS SBIR/STTR programs and funding opportunities
• Learn about HHS assistance programs offered to awardees
• Learn about the HHS SBIR/STTR application, review and award process
• Discuss specific questions with HHS SBIR/STTR subject-matter experts
• Build relationships with potential partners and investors
• Network with like-minded innovators

This conference is relevant to a diverse audience, including biomedical entrepreneurs; principal investigators; grants and contracts administrators; and industry partners and investors.

Representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Small Business Administration (SBA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will give presentations and answer questions during one-on-one meetings.

Location & Accommodations:

Hilton Milwaukee City Center
509 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203

A room block is available for conference attendees using group code "MCWD". Click here to reserve your room now (or call  414.271.7250).

Register Now!

 

Just Released - 2017 HHS SBIR and STTR Omnibus Grant Solicitations 

June 6, 2017

2017 SBIR/STTR Omnibus grant solicitations for the NIH, CDC, and FDA are now available! The next submission deadline is September 5, 2017.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has just released the 2017 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Omnibus Grant Solicitations! These solicitations will be used by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Note STTR is only available at NIH. You can read more in NOT-OD-17-070 .

The HHS SBIR and STTR Omnibus grant solicitations permit researcher-initiated topics around health, medicine and life science to be submitted for funding consideration. With any specific idea, you should speak directly with a HHS SBIR/STTR program manager around a month BEFORE the deadline to gauge their interest ( https://sbir.nih.gov/engage/ic-contacts).

NIH Matchmaker can be used to conduct keyword searches of a particular topic area to identify NIH Institutes or Centers (ICs) that have previously funded research in that area. Applicants can also search the 2017 Program Descriptions and Research Topics document to identify priority research areas of ICs, or email sbir@od.nih.gov for an SBIR/STTR program manager referral.

The 2017 SBIR/STTR Omnibus solicitations and accompanying resources can be found below:

• SBIR: PA-17-302
• STTR: PA-17-303
• 2017 Program Descriptions and Research Topics, and Appendix A (SBA approved topics for budget waivers)
• SF 424 (R&R) Online HTML Application Guide
• SF 424 (R&R) PDF Guide Application Guide for SBIR/STTR Grant Applications
• Annotated SF424 SBIR/STTR Form Set

Standard Application Due Dates: September 5, 2017 and January 5, 2018*

*This FOA is being issued with limited due dates to accommodate the transition from FORMS-D to FORMS-E application packages. This FOA will be reissued for additional due date(s) on or after January 25, 2018.*

HHS expects to re-issue these Omnibus after the January 5, 2018 due date.

Small business concerns that are majority-owned by multiple venture capital operating companies (VCOCs), hedge funds and/or private equity firms CONTINUE TO BE ELIGIBLE to apply to the CDC and NIH SBIR program and compete for up to 15% and 25% respectively of each agency's SBIR set-aside.

An informational webinar will occur on Thursday June 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT.

Please register for HHS SBIR/STTR PHS 2017-2 Grant Omnibus Webinar on June 29, 2017 2:00 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2480751502776227075

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

You can find the HHS SBIR/STTR Omnibus Solicitations, and all of our other SBIR/STTR solicitations on the Funding page of our website. Be sure to also check the targeted funding announcements page. NIH Institutes and Centers will issue targeted SBIR/STTR grant solicitations around specific, high-priority research areas.

For specific questions about the HHS SBIR/STTR programs, please contact sbir@od.nih.gov.

 

Meet with SBIR Funding Experts at BIO 2017

May 26, 2017

Engage with various institutes across the National Institutes of Health at BIO 2017 from June 19 – 22, 2017 at San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA.

You can find NIH representatives at booth #5107, and network with the experts at networking booth #5207 across the hallway from the main booth. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for NIH panel sessions on funding opportunities and other resources for up-and-coming biotechs!

NIH Panel Session:
The Changing Landscape for Funding Small Biotech Businesses: Benefits and Returns for Leveraging Federal Resources with Private Funding

Date: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:00 PM

Location: Room 8

Speakers:
Matthew Portnoy, Director, NIH SBIR
Christie Canaria, Program Director, NCI SBIR Development Center
Sam Mazin, Co-founder, RefleXion Medical
Ari Nowacek, Principal, ARCH Venture Partners

Session Information
Join the session to learn about funding opportunities available through the SBIR/STTR programs. Take this opportunity to hear from program directors, a grantee’s point of view on how the company leveraged SBIR resources to advance their cancer research, and an investor’s experience with SBIR-funded company.

For more information, visit: https://sbir.cancer.gov/newsevents/events/BIO2017

 

National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) SBIR Phase II is Accepting Applications

April 27, 2017

NIDILRR’s SBIR Phase II is now open and not restricted to NIDILRR grantees only.

This year, the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) SBIR program’s Phase II competition is open to all SBIR Phase I grantees from all federal agencies. There will be an Informational Pre-Application Meeting on May 4, 2017, which you can email Patricia.Barrett@acl.hhs.gov to attend. The final deadline for applications is June 12, 2017, and NIDILRR will fund up to four Phase II awards for up to $575,000 each (total for two years).

NIDILRR’s SBIR program focuses solely on the development of knowledge, products and services that benefit the lives of people with disabilities.

Please visit: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=292270, or go to www.Grants.gov and search for “NIDILRR SBIR”.

If you are interested in evaluating applications, you may apply to be a reviewer by emailing your resume to brian.bard@acl.hhs.gov.

 

New Funding Priorities for the NIH SPARC Program

April 10, 2017

The NIH Stimulating Peripheral Activity to Relieve Conditions (SPARC) program seeks to advance understanding of the neural control of organ function, laying a mechanistic foundation for the next generation of therapeutic closed-loop neuromodulation devices. The SPARC team has released a new funding announcement, soliciting applications to develop new tools to support this mission.

Please note, small businesses are eligible to apply, but these are not SBIR/STTR funding opportunities, and you should contact the listed contacts in each FOA with questions.

RFA-RM-17-009, Technologies to Understand the Control of Organ Function by the Peripheral Nervous System:

Develop new and/or enhance existing tools and technologies to facilitate high-resolution mapping of peripheral neural circuits. Pre-applications will be accepted on a regular basis, beginning May 1, 2017. Specific priorities for the current receipt date are posted at https://commonfund.nih.gov/sparc/FOApriorities -- future receipt dates will have different priorities based on program needs.

Current priorities include:

• Quantitative imaging and analysis techniques for PNS and/or organ tissue
• Contrast agents to identify variability due to individual subject differences in either neuroanatomy or neurophysiology
• Whole-body imaging of neural tracts (in vivo or ex vivo); the ex-vivo approaches may be destructive or non-destructive to the tissue
• Fascicular tracing/targeting (biochemical, surgical, and/or viral)
• Fiber type targeting (biochemical, surgical, and/or viral); this includes plexi, unbundled nerves, and/or vascular nerves
• Methods to assess blood flow within microvasculature of nerves and ganglia. Of particular interest are methods that can observe blood flow under electrodes.
• Non-invasive imaging tools to locate and characterize isolated ganglia and/or nerve branches
• Organ preparation and/or methods to image neural junctions/terminals in an organ of interest
• Phantoms to support development of new imaging technologies for neuroanatomy
• Computational models to assess safety limits of stimulation and/or blocking of neural activity (e.g. biophysics and regulatory science for neural interfaces)
• Computational models of neuromodulation that incorporate variability due to individual subject differences
• Biophysical models of electrical, infrared, or ultrasonic neuromodulation that predict methods for selectively activating or blocking specific fiber types and locations. These computational models should be predictive of side effects (i.e. other fibers that may be activated or blocked).
• Surgical tools to safely find and/or access nerves, fascicles, and or ganglia/plexi (e.g. imaging, protocols, etc)
• Surgical phantoms
• Real-time in-vivo methods to determine if the PNS is damaged during surgery
• Methods to repair PNS damage after implant of a neural interface
• Adaptation and safety testing of existing systems to neuromodulate the PNS or for assessment of end-organ function in large animal models. Must be on a translational pathway towards human use
• Biosensors to detect end-organ function biomarkers. Applicants are strongly encouraged to develop their concept in conjunction with a currently funded SPARC investigator
• Methods to identify and understand chronic PNS tissue damage after implant of a neural interface
• New approaches to neuromodulate the PNS that are inherently safe, have high specificity (temporal, spatial, fiber type), and are minimally or non-invasive. Blocking must be reversible. Potential approaches might include biologically derived methods to interface with the PNS in vivo, such as artificial biologic constructs, hydrogel-encapsulated cells, or engineered tissue grafts.
• Multi-modal (e.g. optogenetic and electrical) neural interfaces that provide greater specificity than a single-mode interface.

The SPARC team will be holding virtual office hours for potential applicants. We strongly encourage using these as an opportunity to ask questions and discuss your ideas with the SPARC team. Visit http://nihsparc.setmore.com to sign up. We will also hold a webinar at a date to be determined soon.

This announcement solicits applications under the Other Transactions mechanism. Applications will be considered from higher education institutions, small and large corporations, foreign organizations, non-profits, other federal and state agencies, as well as individuals not affiliated with an organization. Potential applicants are encouraged to learn more about Other Transactions, which are not grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements: https://commonfund.nih.gov/sparc/othertransactions.

All questions and requests for information should be addressed to: SPARC_NextGen-Tools@mail.nih.gov.

 

Coming Up: National SBIR Conference - May 15-17, 2017

March 22, 2017

We’re only two months away from the 2017 National SBIR Conference at the Gaylord Hotel and Conference Center at Washington, DC, National Harbor!

NOTE: Special registration rates will go up after Advance Registration Deadline on Friday, April 21, 2017.

Program Agenda: http://nationalinnovationsummit.com/program/program2017_sbir.html

About: National SBIR/STTR conferences are typically the largest and most important conferences specializing in helping small businesses learn about participating in SBIR/STTR programs. At this Conference, representatives from all 11 federal agencies with SBIR programs will attend, in addition to other SBIR/STTR experts and trainers. Over $2.5 Billion in funding will be represented. It's a great opportunity for young companies, and incubators to come meet with these agencies 1-on-1, and to learn how to apply for funding.

Speakers to Include:

John Williams SBA	Thomas Piazza SOCOM	Matt Portnoy National Institutes of Health
Manny Oliver US Department of Energy	Vince Garcia NOAA	Bob Smith US Navy
David Sikora Department of Defense	Joseph Grant NASA	Larry Pollack Defense Threat Reduction Agency
April Richards U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	Jim Greenwood Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.	Scott Dockum U.S. Department of Agriculture
Charles Cleland U.S. Department of Agriculture	Becky Aistrup BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting	Mary Clague National Institute of Standards and Technology
Ed Jameson Jameson & Company LLC

Additional Information: http://www.nationalsbirconference.com/

 

Jazz Up Your Knowledge of NIH at the Spring 2017 NIH Regional Seminar in New Orleans

February 24, 2017

 

Don’t miss Early Registration and Trainee discounts, ending March 3rd!

Are you a new investigator or research administrator new to working with the NIH grants process? If so, registration is underway for the 2017 NIH Regional Seminar on Program Funding & Grants Administration in New Orleans, LA (May 3-5). (If this date doesn’t work for you, consider the Fall seminar in Baltimore, MD (October 25-27).

• Interact with 60-70 NIH and HHS experts representing NIH program, policy, review, and grants management. Three “Tracks” of concurrent sessions offer over 45 different topics for Administrators, New Investigators, and All Interests.
• Participate in sessions offered in the New Investigators Track, offering a step-by-step guide to mapping your career with NIH and assistance with understanding the process. Examples of topics include: Grant Writing for Success, NIH Peer Review Process, Budget Building Blocks, and Understanding Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs).
• Join your peers in the Administrators Track to hear the latest updates on NIH grants processes and policies direct from NIH grants managers and policy officers. Sessions of interest might be Current Issues at NIH, Advanced Administrative Topics, Budget Basics, All About Costs, or After the Award is Made…Then What?
• Check out some of our special topic sessions such as Rigor and Reproducibility, Clinical Trials, Research Integrity, Compliance Pitfalls, SBIR/STTR, Humans and Animals in Research, NIH Loan Repayment Program, and Diversity in the Biomedical Research Workforce.
• Attend the plenary and engaging “Open Mike” sessions, provided by the NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research, Dr. Michael Lauer.
• Consider the optional pre-seminar workshops (half day and full day options) for more in-depth information on topics such as Intellectual Property, Human Subject Research Protections, Intellectual Property and iEdison, electronic Research Administration (eRA), or our Administrator’s Boot Camp for those brand new to working with NIH.
• …And so much more!

Additional opportunities for those new to the NIH grants process:

• Attendees new to the NIH grants process will receive valuable information, guidance and have access to all of the seminar PPTs, as well as obtain NIH contacts for the future.
• ALL attendees will have access to NIH and HHS experts during breaks, as well as during our very popular 1:1 Meet the Expert discussions (15 minute conversations between you and an NIH or HHS expert of your choice – choose to meet one or as many as your schedule will allow.)

Registration Rates & Trainee Discount!

ALL potential attendees can save with the Early Registration Rate – but don’t delay because this rate ends March 3 (Hotel rooms are also available at a reduced rate but are filling fast!) In addition, Grad students, Predocs and Postdocs can take advantage of a special $50 trainee discount throughout the registration period – as long as space is available!

Don’t miss your chance to participate in the NIH Regional Seminars this year…and the opportunity to get your questions answered from NIH & HHS Program, Review, Grants Management, & Policy Officials. For more information and agendas, visit the New Orleans and Baltimore seminar websites, or the NIH Regional Seminars on Program Funding and Grants Administration home page for Listserv information. You can also watch updated Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. Twitter hashtag: #NIHsem.

 

Join USPTO for an SBIR/STTR Intellectual Property Webinar Series

January 26, 2017

 

US Patent and Trademark Office Intellectual Property Educational Webinar Series for SBIR/STTR Small Business Grantees – Register today!

For small businesses participating in the SBIR/STTR program understanding Intellectual Property (IP) - Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights - is necessary to protect your ideas, products and product names in today's knowledge economy.

These 90-minute webinars have been designed specifically to address the most common IP issues facing small businesses funded by the SBIR/STTR program. They will cover all aspects of Intellectual Property protection as well as help you understand your IP Data Rights under the SBIR/STTR grant/contract. Space is limited to 200 people per webinar, be sure to register early!

Webinars will be offered at 1 pm Eastern on the following days:

• March 6: Overview: US Intellectual Property Rights and the SBIR-STTR Stakeholders
  Presenter: Henry Wixon
• March 7: Trademarks in the U.S.
  Presenter: Scott Baldwin
• March 8: The International Trademark Portfolio
  Presenter: Susan Anthony
• March 9: Copyright (Domestic and International)
  Presenter: Susan Anthony
• March 13: Basic US Patent Practice for the SBIR-STTR Stakeholders
  Presenter: Michael Razavi
• March 14: Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and Hague Strategies for Filing Abroad
  Presenter: Layla Lauchman
• March 15: Intermediate/Advanced US Patent Practice for the SBIR-STTR Stakeholders
  Presenter: Oleg Asanbayev

Register Today!

For webinar questions, please contact Oleg Asanbayev at USPTO.

 

The Illuminating the Druggable Genome (IDG) Program is now Accepting Applications!

January 5, 2017

New Funding Opportunities for the IDG Implementation Phase!

 

Launched in 2014, the NIH Common Fund’s Illuminating the Druggable Genome (IDG) Program enables researchers to explore understudied proteins with the potential to be modified by medicines. IDG aims to catalyze the discovery of novel biology, with a particular focus on understudied members of the protein kinase, ion channel, and non-olfactory G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) families. The program is funded by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), and National Cancer Institute (NCI): https://commonfund.nih.gov/idg/index.

IDG is now soliciting applications to be part of the IDG consortium. Note these are not SBIR/STTR solicitations, but small businesses are eligible and encouraged to apply. The program plans to allocate $54 million to advance research through the development, broad dissemination, and use of community scientific resources to study human proteins for which publicly available information or active research is lacking. Applications are due March 14, 2017. The protein targets that will be the initial focus of the IDG consortium can be found here.

For questions, please contact:
Jenna L. Baker, Ph.D.
Program Manager, Illuminating the Druggable Genome
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Building 2DEM, Room 6076
6707 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892
Tel: 301-827-7090
Email: jennifer.baker@nih.gov

 

I-Corps at NIH Webinar Materials Now Available

December 15, 2016

The materials from the I-Corps from the Trenches – Conversations with I-Corps Alum webinar, held December 8, 2016, are now online! This presentation brought together leading I-Corps at NIH instructors and participations, and encouraged eligible small businesses to apply for the PA-16-414, I-Corps at NIH Administrative Supplement.

• Webinar Slides
• Recording
• Transcript

I-Corps at NIH Program

NIH is offering this entrepreneurial training program across the NIH and CDC to support SBIR/STTR funded academic researchers and small businesses to accelerate the translation of innovations from the lab to clinical practice.

The I-Corps™ at NIH is modeled after the successful I-Corps™ at NSF and will be leveraged to support biomedical innovation and translation, with the goal of expediting the development, detection, and therapeutic technologies for the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. I-Corps™ participants will receive capacity building and entrepreneurial trainings, mentorship opportunities, as well as modest funding to assist them in translating their ideas from the lab into a viable product on the market and to help them avoid common failure points.

Small business Phase I grantees of the following NIH/CDC SBIR & STTR Programs are eligible and encouraged to apply by January 9, 2016.

• National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
• National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
• National Institute on Aging (NIA)
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
• Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
• National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
• National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
• National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
• National Center for Emerging Zoonotic and Infectious Diseases (NCEZID/CDC)
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH/CDC)
• National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

View the funding opportunity announcement and call for applications to apply. For more information or questions on the I-Corps™ at NIH program, please visit http://sbir.cancer.gov/icorps/ or contact Christie Canaria at NCI SBIR Development Center.

 

Developing a technology to improve lives of people with disabilities? SBIR can help.

December 12, 2016

Ever heard of NIDILRR - the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research?

NIDILRR is a small HHS agency with an important mission – to improve the lives of people with disabilities. NIDILRR focuses on generating new disability and rehabilitation knowledge and promoting its use and adoption. NIDILRR is located within the Administration for Community Living (ACL) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

NIDILRR is now accepting SBIR Phase I applications! If you are developing a device or service that can improve the lives of people with disabilities, learn how NIDILRR SBIR funding can help.

Each year, NIDILRR’s SBIR program funds up to ten Phase I feasibility (or proof-of-concept) projects. This year the Phase I funding is for approximately six months (for up to $100,000 each). After completion of the Phase I stage, most of these businesses can compete for Phase II awards. Phase II awards can last up to 24 months for a total of up to $575,000.

NIDILRR’s SBIR program is unique among all other SBIR programs in that it focuses solely on products and services that benefit the lives of people with disabilities. This program funds research and development projects that propose a sound approach to the investigation of an important education, assistive technology, science, or engineering question or problem.

For more information please contact: Brian Bard, email: brian.bard@acl.hhs.gov, phone: 202-795-7298

• NIDILRR SBIR
• Background
• FAQs

 

NCATS SBIR Twitter Chat: Dec. 12, 2:00 p.m. ET

December 8, 2016

Through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding opportunities, the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) supports entrepreneurs aiming to commercialize new tools and technologies that can improve translational research and patient health. NCATS SBIR/STTR Program Director Lili Portilla, M.P.A., and SCBIO (South Carolina BIO) representatives will answer questions about NCATS’ funding opportunities, and share tips for applying and other advice for those in emerging biotech communities.

To participate, sign on to Twitter Monday, Dec. 12, 2:00 p.m. ET, and follow #NCATSsbirChat. Be sure to include the hashtag to tweet questions or responses.

All are welcome, particularly representatives of the following:

• Women-owned and socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses
• Small biotech and/or healthcare technology businesses
• Research institutions and technology transfer organizations
• Multiple venture-backed small businesses

In addition, note there are several NCATS SBIR and STTR grant and contract funding opportunities open now. Stay connected with us via NCATS Small Business!

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NCATS’ SBIR and STTR programs are engines of innovation for developing and commercializing tools, technologies and intervention platforms to support the creation of new therapeutics and diagnostics. SBIR and STTR are government set-aside programs for domestic small businesses to engage in research and development that has the potential for commercialization and public benefit.

 

The January 5, 2017 SBIR/STTR Deadline is One Month Away!

December 5, 2016

We’re Accepting HHS SBIR/STTR Applications for the January 5, 2017 Deadline!

The next HHS SBIR/STTR application deadline is one month away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 5 pm local time. Plan to submit your application several days before the deadline to ensure electronic submission errors do not keep you from being funded. Read more about the process on our Electronic Submission Page.

The Direct Phase II and Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program will expire soon!
Many of the NIH SBIR Direct to Phase II Pilot Solicitation(s) and the Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program Solicitation(s) will stop accepting applications after January 5, 2017 as the Congressional authority to offer these pilots expires. Please see the deadline below for specific deadlines.

NIH SBIR Direct to Phase II Pilot Solicitations

FOA	Last Due Date
PAR-14-088	January 5, 2017
PAR-14-265 (NINDS only)	January 5, 2017
PAR-15-288	April 5, 2017
PAR-16-017	Jan 11, 2017 (AIDS only)

Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program Solicitation(s)
The last due date for both CRP solicitations ( PAR-16-026 & PAR-16-027) will be April 5, 2017.

Check the WOSB and/or SDB Box if Applicable.
One of the major goals of the SBIR/STTR programs is to foster the participation of women-owned small businesses (WSOB) and Socially and Economically Disadvantaged (SDB) small businesses. If you fall into either or both of these categories, please let us know! We use this information for reporting purposes only! It will not be evaluated during the peer review process. You can view the definitions of WOSB/SDB here.

Submit via ASSIST
ASSIST helps streamline the electronic submission process, and reduce applicant errors. Try submitting with ASSIST before the January 5 deadline! Have questions? View the ASSIST webinar materials for details.

Applicants still have the option of using the Downloadable Forms method. Please select the "Apply Online Using ASSIST" button, or the "Apply Using Downloadable Forms" button within the SBIR/STTR solicitation.

Use the SBIR/STTR Application Instructions.
Be sure to use the Annotated SF424 SBIR/STTR Form Set in conjunction with the SF424 R&R SBIR/STTR Application Guide (FORMS-D) to guide you step-by-step through the application process. Applicants also find the Top 5 Most Common eRA Commons Errors and the SBIR Sample Application from NIAID helpful. All resources can be found on our Resources page.

Contact the eRA Service Desk for electronic submission questions.
Toll-free: 1-866-504-9552
Phone: 301-402-7469
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time (closed on federal holidays)

Remember – The standard due dates occur on January 5, April 5 and September 5. The standard due dates apply to all SBIR/STTR solicitations that follow the Standard Due Dates, including the SBIR/STTR Omnibus solicitations. You can find all solicitations here.

 

I-Corps at NIH Info Webinar – December 8, 2016

November 29, 2016

NCI SBIR Development Center cordially invites to the I-Corps at NIH informational webinar on December 8, 2016 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM . Join I-Corps at NIH alum, instructors, and program staff to learn about the how the program is structured, what benefits SBIR companies have received from participating, and how to apply for the upcoming cohort. For more information about the I-Corps at NIH program, visit our website.

 

I-Corps at NIH Webinar and Open Air Q&A on Oct 18

October 11, 2016

I-Corps at NIH Webinar Materials Now Available!

NCI recently hosted an informational webinar on I-Corps™ at NIH on September 28, 2016 with Lead Instructor Edmund Pendleton and Jan Biotech CEO Jennifer Nichols.

The archived webinar materials are now available online for downloading and viewing.

• Recorded webinar viewable here
• PDF slides viewable here
• Webinar transcript viewable here

Additional resources, including sample application Research Plan and Finale Videos, are also available.

If you still have questions and would like to speak with I-Corps program staff, NCI will hold a second “Open-air” Q&A session. Register here to join the conversation!

Tuesday, October 18, 2016
1-2PM ET
Register here!

 

Join USPTO for an SBIR/STTR Intellectual Property Webinar Series 

October 7, 2016

USPTO Intellectual Property Webinar Series for Small Businesses
Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights!
Register Today!

For small businesses participating in the SBIR/STTR programs, understanding Intellectual Property (IP) - Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights - is necessary to protect ideas, products and product names in today's knowledge economy.

Hosted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), these 90-minute webinars have been designed specifically to address the most common IP issues facing small businesses funded by the SBIR/STTR programs. They will cover all aspects of Intellectual Property protection, as well as help you understand your IP Data Rights under the SBIR/STTR grant/contract. Space is limited to 200 people per webinar! Register early!

Webinars will be offered at 1 P.M. Eastern on the following days:

Monday, November 7
Overview: U.S. Intellectual Property Rights and the SBIR-STTR Stakeholders
- Henry Wixon (Chief Counsel for NIST)

Tuesday, November 8
Basics US Patent Practice for the SBIR-STTR Stakeholders
- Office on Innovation Development, USPTO

Wednesday, November 9
Trademarks in the US
- Scott Baldwin (Trademark, USPTO)

Thursday, November 10
Copyright (Domestic and International)
- Susan Anthony (Director (Acting), Global Intellectual Property Academy, USPTO

Monday, November 14
The International Trademark Portfolio
- Susan Anthony (Director (Acting), Global Intellectual Property Academy, USPTO

Tuesday, November 15
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and Hague Strategies for Filing Abroad
- International Patent Legal Administration, USPTO

Wednesday, November 16
Intermediate/Advanced US Patent Practice for the SBIR/STTR Stakeholders
- Oleg Asanbayev (Patent Examiner, USPTO)

Register Today!

For webinar questions, please contact Oleg Asanbayev at USPTO

 

The Niche Assessment Program for HHS SBIR/STTR Phase I Awardees Has Launched

October 3, 2016

Looking for tailored market research for your technology?
Apply for the Niche Assessment Program.

HHS is proud to announce the launch of the Niche Assessment Program that is designed to help small businesses strategically position their technology in the marketplace through an in-depth report on potential applications of a technology. All active HHS (NIH, CDC, FDA) SBIR/STTR Phase I awardees and Phase I Fast-Track awardees (by grant or contract) are eligible to apply. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis!

The Niche Assessment Program provides market insight and data that can be used to help small businesses strategically position their technology in the marketplace. The results of this program can help small businesses develop their commercialization plan for their Phase II application, and be exposed to potential partners. Services are provided by Foresight Science & Technology of Providence, RI.

Technology Niche Analyses® (TNA®) are provided by Foresight, for one hundred and fifty (150), HHS SBIR/STTR Phase I awardees. These analyses assess potential applications for a technology and then for one viable application, it provides an assessment of the:

1. Needs and concerns of end-users;
2. Competing technologies and competing products;
3. Competitive advantage of the SBIR/STTR-developed technology;
4. Market size and potential market share (may include national and/or global markets);
5. Barriers to market entry (may include, but is not limited to pricing, competition, government regulations, manufacturing challenges, capital requirements, etc.);
6. Market drivers;
7. Status of market and industry trends;
8. Potential customers, licensees, investors, or other commercialization partners; and,
9. The price customers are likely to pay.

Each participant receives an in-depth report of Foresight's findings. The small business can often use this information in their commercialization plan, which is part of their Phase II SBIR/STTR application.

For more information, see Notice NOT-OD-16-144 that was issued in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on October 3, 2016.

Apply Today!

 

Inquiries:

For assistance regarding the online set-up form, please contact:
Ms. Paula Williams
Project Coordinator
Foresight Science & Technology
Telephone: (401) 273-4844, ext. 4001
Fax:  (401) 354-1301
Email:   Paula.Williams@foresightst.com

Specific questions about TNA's may be directed to:
Konstantin Izvolsky, PhD.
Director of Assessments and Training
Foresight Science & Technology
Telephone: (401) 273-4844, ext. 4003
Fax: (401) 354-1301
Email:   konstantin.izvolsky@foresightst.com

General questions about Niche Assessment Program may be directed to:
Robert Vinson, Jr. 
Program Manager
NIH SBIR/STTR Program
Office of Extramural Programs
Phone: (301) 435-2713
Email:   sbir@od.nih.gov

 

Learn How to Finance Your Startup at the HHS SBIR/STTR Conference!

September 26, 2016

Learn how to win SBIR/STTR funding for your health or medical technology.
Register today and save!

Register now to receive a discounted rate to attend the 18th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference in Orlando on November 15 – 17, 2016. The extended early bird deadline is available until Fri., Sept. 30th! This conference is relevant to a diverse audience, including biomedical entrepreneurs; principal investigators; grants and contracts administrators; and industry partners and investors.

NIMHD Director Dr. Pérez-Stable will be the HHS SBIR/STTR Conference Keynote!

Don’t miss the chance to hear the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Director, Dr. Pérez-Stable discuss how entrepreneurs and small businesses can help reduce health disparities and support innovation through technology commercialization. A diverse group of successful awardees, including women-owned small businesses and socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses, will be prominently featured in interactive sessions and panels throughout the conference.

Meet one-on-one with HHS SBIR/STTR program managers

Over 100 federal staff, including representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Small Business Administration (SBA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (HHS ONC) will be holding one-on-one meetings and giving presentations. You will have the chance to get one-on-one feedback about your SBIR/STTR proposal!

Learn how to develop a competitive application

Many sessions focus on how to develop and submit your SBIR/STTR application. Topics include:

• How to submit your SBIR/STTR grant proposal electronically via ASSIST
• FDA regulatory requirements for drugs and devices
• Important considerations to protect your intellectual property
• Top 10 Dos and Don’ts for SBIR/STTR proposal development
• Understanding indirect costs and financial accounting systems
• What you need to know about human subjects and animal research
• The differences between SBIR grants and contracts
• View the agenda for a full listing

 

Q&A Amendment for the HHS SBIR Contract PHS 2017-1 Now Available

September 22, 2016

Q&A Amendment Now Available for the HHS SBIR Contract, PHS 2017-1

All NIH and CDC SBIR Contract (PHS 2017-1) proposals are due by October 21, 2016, 5:00 PM EDT. The Questions and Answers (Q&A) amendment is now available, and includes questions from the HHS SBIR Contract webinar and questions that were submitted to the HHS SBIR contracting officers.

• Q&A Amendment 1

Please find details on our NIH SBIR/STTR Funding page, and on FedBizOpps. Please check NOT-OD-16-123 for topics, contracting officer contact information and other details.

HHS SBIR Contract Webinar Materials: The HHS SBIR Contract Webinar held on August, 24, 2016, discussed the PHS 2017-1 solicitation, including the electronic contract proposal submission (eCPS) website and topic overview. The webinar resources are now available online here.

• Webinar Slides
• Recording
• Transcript

Electronic Submission Process: You must submit your proposal electronically using the Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website. No other method of proposal submission is permitted. Instructions for electronic submission are provided in the solicitation. Please follow the directions in the solicitation very carefully. You must respond exactly to a topic in the solicitation.

HHS SBIR/STTR Grants: Those interested in the PHS small business research GRANT programs, where investigator-initiated research ideas are encouraged, should use the SBIR (PA-16-302) and STTR (PA-16-303) Omnibus solicitations. You can find solicitation links on our Funding page. To understand better the differences between grants and contracts, read more here.

 

I-Corps at NIH – Learn more during the Informational Webinar on Sept 28

September 21, 2016

I-Corps at NIH – Apply by November 1, 2016!
FOA: PA-16-414

Join us for the I-Corps at NIH informational webinar with I-Corps staff on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 1:30 – 2:30 pm ET. If you would like to get your I-Corps questions answered, please register and join us .

To review material from our previous webinar with information about the program, eligibility, benefits, how to apply, and FAQs visit our website.

 

I-Corps at NIH Program

NIH is offering this entrepreneurial training program across the NIH and CDC to support SBIR/STTR funded academic researchers and small businesses to accelerate the translation of innovations from the lab to clinical practice.

The I-Corps™ at NIH is modeled after the successful I-Corps™ at NSF and will be leveraged to support biomedical innovation and translation, with the goal of expediting the development, detection, and therapeutic technologies for the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. I-Corps™ participants will receive capacity building and entrepreneurial trainings, mentorship opportunities, as well as modest funding to assist them in translating their ideas from the lab into a viable product on the market and to help them avoid common failure points.

Small business Phase I grantees of the following NIH/CDC SBIR & STTR Programs are eligible and encouraged to apply by November 1, 2016.

• National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
• National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
• National Institute on Aging (NIA)
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
• Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
• National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
• National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
• National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
• National Center for Emerging Zoonotic and Infectious Diseases (NCEZID/CDC)
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH/CDC)
• National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

View the funding opportunity announcement and call for applications to apply. For more information or questions on the I-Corps™ at NIH program, please visit http://sbir.cancer.gov/icorps/ or contact Christie Canaria at NCI SBIR Development Center

 

Early Bird Registration Deadline has been Extended – Register Now and Save!

September 1, 2016

Receive the discounted registration rate until September 30th
Register today & Save 

Don’t miss the chance to learn how to access federal seed funding to develop your technology!

Register now to receive a discounted rate to attend the 18th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference in Orlando on November 15 – 17, 2016. The extended early bird deadline is available until Fri., Sept. 30th! This conference is relevant to a diverse audience, including biomedical entrepreneurs; principal investigators; grants and contracts administrators; and industry partners and investors.

Top 3 Reasons to Attend:

1) Meet one-on-one with HHS SBIR/STTR program managers

Over 100 federal staff, including representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Small Business Administration (SBA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will be holding one-on-one meetings and giving presentations.

2) Learn from successful HHS SBIR/STTR awardees

You will have the chance to hear tips from successful applicants, potential funding partners and companies during interactive workshops and sessions. These sessions include a diverse group of successful awardees, including women-owned small businesses and socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses.

3) Learn how to develop a competitive application

Many sessions focus on how to develop and submit your SBIR/STTR application. Topics include:

• How to submit your SBIR/STTR grant proposal electronically via ASSIST
• FDA regulatory requirements for drugs and devices
• Important considerations to protect your intellectual property
• Top 10 Dos and Don’ts for SBIR/STTR proposal development
• Understanding indirect costs and financial accounting systems
• What you need to know about human subjects and animal research
• The differences between SBIR grants and contracts
• View the agenda  for a full listing

 

Deadline Extended until September 9, 2016 for CAP Application

August 31, 2016

The NIH Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) provides customized business support for Phase II SBIR/STTR awardees. Apply today!

Does your small business need assistance in commercializing its HHS SBIR/STTR-funded technology?

Was that technology developed with a Phase II HHS SBIR/STTR award that was active at any time between August 2011 and September 9, 2016? (Your company does not need to have a currently active award as any HHS Phase II SBIR/STTR award active in the last 5 years would qualify.)

If your answers to both these questions is “Yes,” then your company should read below and consider applying to the NIH Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP). Companies are invited to apply online  . The deadline for submissions has now been extended to September 9, 2016 11:59pm (PDT). Selected companies will be notified in late September 2016.

The NIH Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) (previously known as the Commercialization Assistance Program) is designed to help HHS SBIR and STTR Phase II awardees transition their SBIR and STTR developed products into the marketplace. Through a contract with Larta Inc. of Los Angeles, California  , the CAP will provide early stage companies with individualized assistance toward accomplishing their commercialization goals. More details can be found in NOT-OD-16-172. (Please note the newly extended due date of September 9, 2016 is not noted in NOT-OD-16-172).

The CAP helps small businesses evaluate their commercialization options based on their specific technologies (including the need and prospect for investment, strategic partnerships, or licensing) and helps them develop a solid market-entry plan covering an 18-month period.

CAP is customized to meet the needs of participating companies in three distinct tracks: the Commercialization Transition Track (CTT) for emerging companies; and the Advanced Commercialization Track (ACT) and the Regulatory Training Track (RTT) for seasoned companies. The CAP's eighty (80) available slots will be distributed between the three tracks.

The 2016-2017 CAP Application Portal has just launched, and eligible companies may now apply to participate by completing a short online application that should take an average of no more than 30-60 minutes to fill-out.

Have Questions about the CAP?

• Find detailed program information and application instructions on the NIH SBIR/STTR CAP website
• Read NOT-OD-16-172

Inquiries

Please direct all program inquiries to:
J.P. Kim, J.D., M.B.A., M.P.P., M.Sc., M.A.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Telephone: 301-435-0189
Email: sbir@od.nih.gov

Please direct inquiries related to submission of the web application to:
Judy Hsieh
Larta, Inc.
Telephone: 213-538-1444
Email: jhsieh@larta.org

 

HHS SBIR Contract Webinar Resources Now Available

August 31, 2016

HHS SBIR Contract Webinar Resources Now Available!

The HHS SBIR Contract Webinar held on August, 24, 2016, discussed the PHS 2017-1 solicitation, including the electronic contract proposal submission (eCPS) website and topic overview. The webinar resources are now available online.

• Webinar Slides
• Recording
• Transcript

All NIH and CDC SBIR Contract (PHS 2017-1) proposals are due by October 21, 2016, 5:00 PM EDT. Please follow the directions in the solicitation very carefully. You must respond exactly to a topic in the solicitation.

Electronic Submission Process: You must submit your proposal electronically using the Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website. No other method of proposal submission is permitted. Instructions for electronic submission are provided in the solicitation.

Please check NOT-OD-16-123 for topics, contracting officer contact information and other details. You can also find the SBIR contract solicitation link on our Funding page and on FedBizOpps.

Those interested in the PHS small business research GRANT programs, where investigator-initiated research ideas are encouraged, should use the SBIR (PA-16-302) and STTR (PA-16-303) Omnibus solicitations. You can find solicitation links on our Funding page. To understand better the differences between grants and contracts, see https://sbir.nih.gov/apply.

 

Early Bird Deadline Next Week! Don’t Miss the HHS SBIR/STTR Conference in Orlando

August 24, 2016

Don’t miss the early bird deadline on August 31.

Join us in Orlando for the 18th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference on November 15 – 17, 2016. View the agenda and register by August 31, 2016 to receive the early bird discount rate  . This conference is relevant to a diverse audience, including biomedical entrepreneurs; principal investigators; grants and contracts administrators; and industry partners and investors.

Top 3 Reasons to Attend:

1) Meet one-on-one with HHS SBIR/STTR program managers

Over 100 federal staff, including representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Small Business Administration (SBA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will be holding one-on-one meetings and giving presentations.

2) Learn from successful HHS SBIR/STTR awardees

You will have the chance to hear tips from successful applicants, potential funding partners and companies during interactive workshops and sessions. These sessions include a diverse group of successful awardees, including women-owned small businesses and socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses.

3) Learn how to develop a competitive application

Many sessions focus on how to develop and submit your SBIR/STTR application. Topics include:

• How to submit your SBIR/STTR grant proposal electronically via ASSIST
• FDA regulatory requirements for drugs and devices
• Important considerations to protect your intellectual property
• Top 10 Dos and Don’ts for SBIR/STTR proposal development
• Understanding indirect costs and financial accounting systems
• What you need to know about human subjects and animal research
• The differences between SBIR grants and contracts
• View the agenda  for a full listing

 

Don’t Miss the HHS SBIR Contract Live Webinar this Wednesday, 8/24

August 22, 2016

Register Today  - HHS SBIR Contract Informational Webinar

Register to attend the HHS SBIR Contract Pre-proposal webinar on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 2:00 PM EDT! Reasons to attend:

• Watch a live demo to learn how to electronically submit your proposal, using the electronic Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) system
• Hear HHS SBIR program managers at NCI, NCATS, NHLBI, NIAID and CDC review their contract topics
• Understand how the HHS SBIR contract is different than HHS SBIR grant solicitations
• Learn about the HHS SBIR contract submission process and deadline

This informational webinar will discuss the PHS 2017-1 solicitation, particularly the electronic contract proposal submission (eCPS) website. Register for the webinar here  .

All NIH and CDC SBIR Contract (PHS 2017-1) proposals are due by October 21, 2016, 5:00 PM EDT. Please follow the directions in the solicitation very carefully. You must respond exactly to a topic in the solicitation.

Electronic Submission Process: You must submit your proposal electronically using the Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website. No other method of proposal submission is permitted. Instructions for electronic submission are provided in the solicitation.

Please check NOT-OD-16-123 for topics, contracting officer contact information and other details. You can also find the SBIR contract solicitation link on our Funding page and on FedBizOpps.

Those interested in the PHS small business research GRANT programs, where investigator-initiated research ideas are encouraged, should use the SBIR (PA-16-302) and STTR (PA-16-303) Omnibus solicitations. You can find solicitation links on our Funding page. To understand better the differences between grants and contracts, see https://sbir.nih.gov/apply.

 

Early Bird Deadline Rapidly Approaching! Register today for the HHS SBIR/STTR Conference

August 10, 2016

The Early Bird deadline is on August 31. Register today for the HHS SBIR/STTR Conference!

Join us in Orlando for the 18th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference on November 15 – 17, 2016. View the agenda and register by August 31, 2016  to receive the early bird discount rate.

At this event, you will learn how to develop and win SBIR/STTR awards from the Department of Health and Human Services during a three-day conference. Session topics will include:

• Interactive workshops featuring successful SBIR funded entrepreneurs & funding partners
• Top 10 Dos and Don’ts for SBIR/STTR proposal development
• Understanding indirect costs and financial accounting systems
• What you need to know about human subjects and animal research

This conference is relevant to a diverse audience, including biomedical entrepreneurs; principal investigators; grants and contracts administrators; and industry partners and investors. Representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Small Business Administration (SBA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will give presentations and answer questions during one-on-one meetings.

18th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference
November 15 – 17, 2016, Orlando, Florida
Register now! 

 

The September 6th SBIR/STTR Deadline is less than One Month Away 

August 9, 2016

We’re Accepting HHS SBIR/STTR Applications for the September 6th Deadline!

The next HHS SBIR/STTR application deadline is less than one month away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 5 pm local time. Plan to submit your application several days before the deadline to ensure electronic submission errors do not keep you from being funded. Read more about the process on our Electronic Submission Page. Note the standard SBIR/STTR deadline of September 5th falls on a Federal holiday, so the deadline is shifted to September 6th.

Submit via ASSIST

ASSIST helps streamline the electronic submission process, and reduce applicant errors. Try submitting with ASSIST before the September 6th deadline! Have questions? View the ASSIST webinar materials for details.

Applicants still have the option of using the Downloadable Forms method. Please select the "Apply Online Using ASSIST" button, or the "Apply Using Downloadable Forms" button within the SBIR/STTR solicitation.

Use the SBIR/STTR Application Instructions

Be sure to use the Annotated SF424 SBIR/STTR Form Set in conjunction with the SF424 R&R SBIR/STTR Application Guide (FORMS-D) to guide you step-by-step through the application process. Applicants also find the Top 5 Most Common eRA Commons Errors and the SBIR Sample Application from NIAID helpful. All resources can be found on our Resources page.

Contact the eRA Service Desk for electronic submission questions.
Toll-free: 1-866-504-9552
Phone: 301-402-7469
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time (closed on federal holidays)

Remember – The standard due dates occur on September 5, January 5, and April 5.The standard due dates apply to all SBIR/STTR solicitations that follow the Standard Due Dates, including the SBIR/STTR Omnibus solicitations and the Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program solicitations. You can find all solicitations here.

 

The NIH CAP Is Now Accepting Applications from HHS SBIR/STTR Phase II Awardees

August 5, 2016

Learn How the NIH Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) Can Help Your Small Business Achieve Commercial Success

The NIH Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) (previously known as the Commercialization Assistance Program) is designed to help HHS SBIR and STTR Phase II awardees transition their SBIR and STTR developed products into the marketplace. Through a contract with Larta Inc.  of Los Angeles, California, the CAP will provide early stage companies with individualized assistance toward accomplishing their commercialization goals. More details can be found in NOT-OD-16-127.

The CAP helps small businesses evaluate their commercialization options based on their specific technologies (including the need and prospect for investment, strategic partnerships, or licensing) and helps them develop a solid market-entry plan covering an 18-month period.

CAP is customized to meet the needs of participating companies in three distinct tracks: the Commercialization Transition Track (CTT) for emerging companies; the Advanced Commercialization Track (ACT); and the Regulatory/Reimbursement Training Track (RTT) for “seasoned” companies. The CAP's eighty (80) available slots will be distributed between the three tracks.

The 2016-2017 CAP Application Portal has just launched, and eligible companies may now apply to participate by completing a short online application that should take an average of no more than 30-60 minutes to fill-out.

Application Deadline: August 30, 2016

Program Selection: Late September 2016

Phase II SBIR/STTR Companies - Apply Now 

Have Questions about the CAP?

• Attend the Information Session Webinar about the NIH CAP on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 2:00pm EDT (11:00am PDT). The session is free, but pre-registration is required here  .
• Find detailed program information and application instructions on the NIH SBIR/STTR CAP website.
• Read NOT-OD-16-127 for details.

Inquiries

Please direct all inquiries to:
J.P. Kim, J.D., M.B.A., M.P.P., M.Sc., M.A.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Telephone: 301-435-0189
Email: sbir@od.nih.gov

Please direct inquiries related to submission of the web application to:
Judy Hsieh
Larta, Inc.
Telephone: 213-538-1444
Email: jhsieh@larta.org

 

The NIH/CDC SBIR Contract Solicitation PHS 2017-1 Has Been Released

August 1, 2016

The HHS SBIR Contract Now Requires Electronic Submission!

The NIH and CDC SBIR Contract ( PHS 2017-1) has been released! All proposals are due by October 21, 2016, 5:00 PM EDT. Please follow the directions in the solicitation very carefully. You must respond exactly to a topic in the solicitation.

New Submission Process: There is a new electronic submission process for all proposals. Applicants must use the Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website to submit their proposal. No other method of proposal submission is permitted. Instructions for electronic submission are provided in the solicitation.

Pre-proposal webinar: We will also have a pre-proposal conference, via webinar, on August 24, 2016 at 2:00 PM EDT. This informational webinar will discuss the PHS 2017-1 solicitation, and in particular will discuss the new electronic contract proposal submission (eCPS) website. Register for the webinar! 

Please check NOT-OD-16-123 or topics, contracting officer contact information and other details. You can also find the SBIR contract solicitation link on our Funding page and on FedBizOpps.

Those interested in the PHS small business research GRANT programs, where investigator-initiated research ideas are encouraged, should use the SBIR (PA-16-302) and STTR (PA-16-303) Omnibus solicitations. You can find solicitation links on our Funding page. To understand better the differences between grants and contracts, view the Apply page.

 

Interested in SBIR/STTR? Attend the Multi Institute Workshop in San Antonio

July 15, 2016

Don’t miss the SBIR/STTR Workshop in San Antonio!

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is partnering with the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) to organize a regional NIH multi-Institutes (NIAID/NCI/NIBIB/NIGMS) SBIR/STTR small business workshop in the south-central region of Texas (September 7 & 8, 2016).

The purpose is to prepare current and next-generation of biomedical entrepreneurs to compete in the SBIR/STTR programs. Representatives from these Institutes will attend:

• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)
• National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)

In addition to informing the attendees about the NIH SBIR/STTR programs as a unique career opportunity in biomedical entrepreneurship and commercialization, the workshop will provide the knowledge and guidance needed to apply for SBIR/STTR grants. It will also address NIH SBIR/STTR policies and regulations.

Who: Anyone interested in learning more about NIH SBIR and STTR Programs, including small business owners, researchers, state and local government representatives, small business development centers, academics, etc.

What: NIH multi-Institutes (NIAID/NCI/NIBIB/NIGMS) SBIR/STTR small business workshop

When: September 7 – 8, 2016

Why: Learn about federal non-dilutive research opportunities for your small business, including updates to NIH SBIR and STTR programs.

Where: The University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) main campus, JPL Assembly room (4.04.22)

Registration and workshop agenda: https://respond.niaid.nih.gov/conferences/GrantsDayWS2016/Pages/default.aspx#

Please note: There are no registration fees for this workshop. If you have any questions or issues with the registration process please contact Aeleen Fiestas

Visit the NIAID SBIR/STTR web page

 

Need Seed Funding? Register Now for the Early Bird Discount for the HHS SBIR/STTR Conference

July 13, 2016

It’s time to take your health or medical technology to the next level. Attend the HHS SBIR/STTR Conference to get #SBIRfunded

Need funding for your life science, medical device, or other health-related technology start-up or small business?

Don’t miss the 18th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference in Orlando, Florida on November 15 – 17, 2016 to learn how to win SBIR/STTR awards for technology development. View the agenda and register by August 31, 2016 to receive the early bird discount rate  .

Don’t miss the flagship HHS SBIR/STTR event of the year where you will learn how to develop and win SBIR/STTR awards from the Department of Health and Human Services during a three-day conference.

Reasons to attend this conference:

• One-on-One Meetings with HHS SBIR/STTR program managers are consistently ranked one of the best parts of our conference! Seek personalized advice from over 100+ federal representatives that manage or support the HHS SBIR/STTR programs. A list of participating agencies can be found online 
• Interactive sessions that explain the Top 10 Dos and Don’ts for SBIR/STTR proposal development and other relevant topics. View the agenda here  .
• Meet Successful SBIR/STTR funded entrepreneurs, including women and minorities in the Applicant Workshop on DAY 1, TRACK 3.

This conference is relevant to a diverse audience, including biomedical entrepreneurs; principal investigators; grants and contracts administrators; and industry partners and investors. Representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Small Business Administration (SBA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will give presentations and answer questions during one-on-one meetings.

 

Invitation to July 14 NCATS & BIO Webinar for Women in Biotech: Securing SBIR/STTR Funding

July 11, 2016

Register Today for a Free Webinar
Securing SBIR and STTR Funding: Support for Women Entrepreneurs and Researchers in Biotech

Thursday, July 14, 2016, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PT

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) support biotechnology and healthcare small businesses owned by women and individuals from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. There are a number of open funding opportunities available through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs to support emerging companies.

Register today  to join NIH and the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)  for a webinar on July 14, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET, about programs and funding opportunities available to support small businesses.

The event will feature:

• An overview of SBIR and STTR programs and funding opportunities
• Examples and case studies of women founders of bio- and healthcare-technology early-stage businesses
• Tips and tools for applying for funding and resources available for women entrepreneurs and researchers from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds

Representatives of the following are encouraged to attend:

• Women-owned businesses and socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses
• Small biotech and/or healthcare technology businesses
• Research institutions and technology transfer organizations
• Multiple venture-backed small businesses

Featured Speakers:

• Cartier Esham, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Emerging Companies, Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
• Lili M. Portilla, M.P.A., Director, Strategic Alliances, NCATS, NIH, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Stephanie Fertig, M.B.A., Director, NINDS Small Business Programs, NIH, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Kory Hallett, Ph.D., Program Staff, NCI, NIH, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

 

Speak to an HHS SBIR/STTR program manager today about your application!

July 8, 2016

September 6 is the next HHS SBIR/STTR standard deadline!

Talk to an HHS SBIR/STTR program manager today for advice.

The next HHS SBIR/STTR application deadline is less than two months away on The next HHS SBIR/STTR application deadline is less than two months away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 5 pm local time. (Note – the standard deadline falls on September 5, a federal holiday, so the revised deadline is September 6).

Make sure you are registered! The 5-step registration process may take 6 – 8 weeks, so it is important to start now. All registrations must be completed prior to the application being submitted, and the System for Awards Management (SAM) registration must be updated annually. Learn more about the five required registrations, here.

Don’t be shy - speak to an HHS SBIR/STTR Program Manager! It is critical for success that all applicants speak to a program manager before submitting! You should send the program manager a non-confidential abstract or executive summary of your research topic, including a description of your technology, which may include your specific aims. After you connect via email, you and the program manager may decide to set up a call to discuss your application in more detail. For questions about who to contact, please email sbir@od.nih.gov.

ASSIST vs. Downloadable Forms. You may submit your application using ASSIST or the Downloadable Forms method, starting on March 5, 2016. Please select the "Apply Online Using ASSIST" button, or the "Apply Using Downloadable Forms" button within the SBIR/STTR solicitation. View the ASSIST webinar materials here.

Be sure to use the Annotated SF424 SBIR/STTR Form Set in conjunction with the SF424 R&R SBIR/STTR Application Guide (FORMS-D) to guide you step-by-step through the application process. Applicants also find the Top 5 Most Common eRA Commons Errors and the SBIR Sample Application from NIAID helpful. All resources can be found on our Resources page.

Remember – The standard due dates occur on September 5, January 5, and April 5. The standard due dates apply to all SBIR/STTR solicitations that follow the Standard Due Dates, including the SBIR/STTR Omnibus solicitations and the Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program solicitations. You can find all solicitations here.

 

Attend the “NIH SBIR/STTR Day” at one of Kentucky’s Innovation Centers

July 7, 2016

July 11, 2016 – “NIH SBIR/STTR Day”
Visit one of Kentucky’s Innovation Centers to View the Live SBIR/STTR Broadcast

Kentucky Science & Engineering Foundation (http://ksef.kstc.com/) is hosting an NIH SBIR/STTR live broadcast on July 11, 2016. Participants must visit one of Kentucky’s Innovation Centers  in-person to attend the live broadcast. Everyone is invited, but participants must attend in-person and may not join virtually.

Attendees will hear from NIH Program Managers as they discuss the SBIR/STTR programs, and will have the opportunity to meet with program managers during one-on-one meetings. Registrants are eligible to schedule 15-minute one-on-one meetings on a “first come, first serve” basis. REGISTER NOW!

• Register for the July 11 Webinar 
• Webinar Details 
• Speaker Bios 

NIH webinar speakers include:

• NIH SBIR Program Office
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
• Division of Grants Compliance and Oversight – NIH OD
• Division of Financial Advisory Services (DFAS) – NIH OD

This free “NIH SBIR/STTR Day” event will be broadcast live at the many offices of the Kentucky Innovation Network. Pick your nearest location  when you register.

• 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Live Broadcast (webinar)
• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM One-on-One Sessions

Don’t miss this NIH SBIR/STTR opportunity! Remember the upcoming free SBIR Connect events in Lexington and Louisville. See “News and Events” on KSEF’s website  .

Contact the KSEF Team for questions:
Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation
http://ksef.kstc.com 
Twitter: @KSEF_Team

 

Attend the Flagship HHS SBIR/STTR Event of the Year!

June 24, 2016

Join us in Orlando for the HHS SBIR/STTR Conference!
Learn how to win SBIR/STTR funding for your health or medical technology.

The 18th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference will be held in Orlando, Florida on November 15 – 17, 2016. View the agenda and register  by August 31, 2016 to receive the early bird discount rate.

At this event, you will learn how to develop and win SBIR/STTR awards from the Department of Health and Human Services during a three-day conference. Session topics will include:

• Interactive workshops featuring successful SBIR funded entrepreneurs & funding partners
• Top 10 Dos and Don’ts for SBIR/STTR proposal development
• Understanding indirect costs and financial accounting systems
• What you need to know about human subjects and animal research

This conference is relevant to a diverse audience, including biomedical entrepreneurs; principal investigators; grants and contracts administrators; and industry partners and investors. Representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Small Business Administration (SBA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will give presentations and answer questions during one-on-one meetings.

18th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference
November 15 – 17, 2016, Orlando, Florida
Register now! 

 

Join USPTO for an SBIR/STTR Intellectual Property Webinar Series

June 16, 2016

USPTO Intellectual Property Webinar Series for Small Businesses
Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights!
REGISTER TODAY

For small businesses participating in the SBIR/STTR programs, understanding Intellectual Property (IP) - Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights - is necessary to protect ideas, products and product names in today's knowledge economy.

Hosted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), these 90-minute webinars have been designed specifically to address the most common IP issues facing small businesses funded by the SBIR/STTR programs. They will cover all aspects of Intellectual Property protection, as well as help you understand your IP Data Rights under the SBIR/STTR grant/contract. Space is limited to 200 people per webinar! Register early!

Monday, July 11 at 1 pm ET
Overview: U.S. Intellectual Property Rights and the SBIR-STTR Stakeholders
– Presenter Henry Wixon (Chief Counsel for NIST)

Tuesday, July 12 at 1 pm ET
Basics US Patent Practice for the SBIR-STTR Stakeholders
– Presenter Michael Razavi (Office on Innovation Development, USPTO)

Wednesday, July 13 at 1 pm ET
Trademarks in the US
– Presenter Scott Baldwin (Trademark Attorney, USPTO)

Thursday, July 14 at 1 pm ET
Copyright (Domestic and International)
– Presenter Susan Anthony (Copyright Attorney, USPTO)

Monday, July 18 at 1 pm ET
The International Trademark Portfolio
– Presenter Susan Anthony (Copyright Attorney, USPTO)

Tuesday, July 19, at 1 pm ET
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and Hague Strategies for Filing Abroad
– Presenter Michael Neas (Deputy Director, International Patent Legal Administration, USPTO)

Wednesday, July 20, at 1 pm ET
Intermediate/Advanced US Patent Practice for the SBIR/STTR Stakeholders
–Presenter Oleg Asanbayev (Patent Examiner, USPTO)

REGISTER TODAY

For webinar questions, please contact Oleg Asanbayev at USPTO

 

Demystify the Small Business Review Process – Join the NHLBI Google Hangout

June 15, 2016

Demystifying Small Business Review
Tuesday June 21, 2 pm EST
REGISTER HERE

Hear from Scientific Review Officers from the NIH Center for Scientific Review, and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Office of Scientific Review to learn about the NIH peer review process, differences between types of funding opportunities and where they are reviewed, how you can participate as a reviewer yourself, and more. Though this Small Biz Hangout has an NHLBI focus, the information will be relevant to other research areas as well.

Presenters:
Margaret P. Chandler, PhD
Scientific Review Officer
Center for Scientific Review
National Institutes of Health

Kristin Goltry, PhD
Scientific Review Officer
Office of Scientific Review
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute

Moderator:
Jennifer Shieh, PhD
Small Business Coordinator & Program Director
Office of Translational Alliances and Coordination
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute

To view previous NHLBI Small Biz Hangouts, visit our YouTube playlist  .

 

Sunshine & SBIR – Register now for the HHS SBIR/STTR Conference in Orlando!

June 13, 2016

Need funding for your health or medical technology idea? Don’t miss the HHS SBIR/STTR Conference in Orlando!

Pack your bags and join us for the 18th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference! This year’s conference will be held in Orlando, Florida on November 15 – 17, 2016. View the agenda and register now  now to receive the early bird discount rate.

At this event, you will learn how to develop and win SBIR/STTR awards from the Department of Health and Human Services during an interactive three-day conference. Session topics will include:

• Strategies for developing competitive SBIR/STTR applications
• Understanding indirect costs and financial accounting systems
• What you need to know about human subjects and animal research
• Leveraging NIH’s Business Assistance Programs to support commercialization

This conference is relevant to a diverse audience, including biomedical entrepreneurs; principal investigators; grants and contracts administrators; and industry partners and investors. Representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Small Business Administration (SBA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will give presentations and answer questions during one-on-one meetings.

View our Events Page! Our 2016 travel schedule is packed with SBIR outreach events. View our NIH SBIR/STTR Events Page to see when we’re coming to a city near you!

 

Just Released - HHS 2016 SBIR and STTR Omnibus Grant Solicitations

June 6, 2016

2016 HHS SBIR and STTR Omnibus grant solicitations are now available!
September 6, 2016 is the next deadline.

Note: the standard SBIR/STTR due date of September 5th falls on a Federal holiday, so the deadline for SBIR/STTR will be September 6th at 5 pm, your local time.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has just released the 2016 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Omnibus Grant Solicitations! These solicitations will be used by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Note STTR is only available at NIH. You can read more in NOT-OD-16-103.

The HHS SBIR and STTR Omnibus grant solicitations permit researcher-initiated topics around health, medicine and life science to be submitted for funding consideration. With any specific idea, you should speak directly with a HHS SBIR/STTR program manager around a month BEFORE the deadline to gauge their interest.

NIH Matchmaker can be used to conduct keyword searches of a particular topic area to identify NIH Institutes or Centers (ICs) that have previously funded research in that area. Applicants can also search the 2016 Program Descriptions and Research Topics document to identify priority research areas of ICs, or email for an SBIR/STTR program manager referral.

The 2016 SBIR/STTR Omnibus solicitations and accompanying resources can be found below:

• SBIR: PA-16-302
• STTR: PA-16-303
• 2016 Program Descriptions and Research Topics, and Appendix A (SBA approved topics for budget waivers)
• SF 424 (R&R) Online HTML Application Guide
• SF 424 (R&R) PDF Guide Application Guide for SBIR/STTR Grant Applications
• Annotated SF424 SBIR/STTR Form Set

Standard Application Due Dates: September 6, 2016; January 5, 2017; and April 5, 2017.

You can find the HHS SBIR/STTR Omnibus Solicitations, and all of our other SBIR/STTR solicitations on the Funding page of our website. Be sure to also check the targeted funding announcements page. NIH Institutes and Centers will issue targeted SBIR/STTR grant solicitations around specific, high-priority research areas.

For any general questions, please email the HHS SBIR/STTR Program Office at sbir@od.nih.gov.

 

Meet us in Person on the SBIR Road Tour this Summer

June 1, 2016

View our events page, and meet us at a city near you!

Our summer travel schedule is packed with SBIR outreach events – including a multiple-state SBIR Road Tour  . Meet us in person to get answers to your questions about SBIR funding. We are delighted to help you determine if SBIR would be appropriate for your technology, discuss application requirements, and many other aspects of the program.

Our SBIR outreach events, including the Road Tour, will help prepare you to submit a competitive application. View our schedule below, and obtain more details on our events page.

• BIO Innovation Zone  at the BIO Convention
  San Francisco, California | June 6 – 9
• West Central SBIR Road Tour
  Laramie, Wyoming |June 27
  Omaha, Nebraska | June 29
  Wichita, Kansas | June 30
  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma| July 1
• West Virginia SBIR Event
  Morgantown, West Virginia | July 19
• Midwest SBIR Road Tour
  Grand Forks, North Dakota | August 15
  Sioux Falls, South Dakota | August 16
  Ames, Iowa | August 17
  St. Louis, Missouri | August 18
  Indianapolis, Indiana | August 19
• Multi-NIH Institutes Small Business Workshop 2016
  San Antonio, Texas | September 7 – 8
• Northeast SBIR/STTR Event
  Boston, Massachusetts | October 5 - 6
• NIH Regional Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration
  Chicago, Illinois | October 26 – 28
  Register Now! 
• 18th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference
  Orlando, Florida | November 15 – 17
  Register Now! 

Register Now for our HHS SBIR/STTR Conference – Orlando, Florida!

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - Thursday, November 17, 2016
Join us for our flagship HHS-focused SBIR event of the year! Register today to receive the early bird registration rate.
View the draft agenda and register! 

 

Join us Next Week for the National SBIR/STTR Conference near Washington, DC

May 17, 2016

The National SBIR/STTR Conference* is next week!
May 23 – 25, 2016
Register Today! 

Don’t miss the chance to meet with over 12 different SBIR agencies, including HHS, about the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These programs are the nation’s largest source of early stage R&D funding for small businesses.

One-on-one registration to meet with SBIR subject matter experts is open! Schedule your meeting today!

*Note that the HHS SBIR/STTR Conference, which is solely focused on NIH, CDC, FDA and ACL, will happen in Orlando, Florida on November 15 – 17, 2016. This three-day event will include 100+ HHS SBIR/STTR program managers. Find more information on our Events Page

National SBIR/STTR Conference Keynote Speakers Include:

• Stephen Gold: CMO & VP for Investments and Partnering of IBM
• Jenny Lawton: COO of LittleBits Electronics Inc.
• Mark Walsh: Associate Administrator of SBA's Office of Investment & Innovation
• Nina Tandon: CEO & Co-Founder of EpiBone
• Kara Carpenter: CEO & Founder of Teachley
• Anthony Mulligan: CEO of Hydronalix
• Samir Mayekar: CEO & Co-Founder of SiNode Systems
• Vinod Veedu: Director of Strategic Initiatives of OceanIt & 2015 AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassador

See more about the Conference Speakers. 

Highlights Include:

• Meetings with 12 SBIR agencies, including HHS
• Sessions featuring agency leadership, industry partners, and investment leaders
• Pre-conference workshops on small business basics for SBIR/STTR applicants and awardees, including SBIR 101, Phase I, Phase II, and accounting
• Showcase hall featuring SBIR/STTR agencies, SBIR/STTR funded companies, leading universities, and Federal Labs

Co-located Events:

The National SBIR/STTR Conference and the 4th annual National Innovation Summit and Showcase will be held in parallel with the 18th annual TechConnect World Conference, at the Gaylord Convention Center, May 22-25, 2016. The combined events will attract 3,000+ attendees and feature hundreds of business and scientific presentations, including an Innovation Showcase Hall.

Register Today!

SBIR/STTR Participating Agencies Include:

• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)
• National Science Foundation (NSF)
• Department of Energy (DOE)
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NASA)
• US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Department of Transportation (DOT)
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Department of Defense (DOD), including:
  • Air Force
  • Army
  • Navy
  • Defense Health Program
  • Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
  • Defense Micro Electronics Activity (DMEA)
  • Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
  • National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA)
  • Research & Engineering (ASD(R&E))
  • Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
  • Defense Logistics Agency
  • Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
  • Chemical and Biological Defense

 

Life Science Incubator Funding Available via the Growth Accelerator Fund
Competition!

May 5, 2016

Prize funding is available for life science and health focused incubators with an SBIR/STTR focus.
Learn more and apply for the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition!

The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) is pleased to work with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to announce a third round of the Growth Accelerator Fund competition. In 2016, winners of the contest will receive $50,000 prizes to support their accelerator. Funding will be available to support new and existing life science and health focused incubators with an SBIR/STTR focus. Special consideration will be given to accelerators that support women-owned and/or minority-owned small businesses.

The competition is managed by SBA and judges will give particular attention to applicants that fill geographic, industry, and economic gaps in the accelerator and entrepreneurial ecosystem space (ie: fewer conventional sources of capital like venture capital and other investors). The winners of this year's contest must demonstrate the ability to raise (or have plans to raise) a 4 to 1 match (1 to 1 for Native American accelerators) of prizes awarded. This match can be in the form of cash, in-kind donations, or sponsorships.

For this contest, "accelerators" are defined as: organizations which provide networking opportunities, mentorship, space (can be physical or virtual) and sometimes equity to start-ups. All models are expected to have a prescribed timeline after which start-ups "exit" or "graduate" their organization to function independently in the small business economy. Award prizes are to be used to fund operating budgets, not for investing in start-ups.

For questions, please contact SBA’s Nareg Sagherian at nareg.sagherian@sba.gov.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 3, 2016.
Apply today 

 

Sunshine & SBIR – Registration has launched for the HHS SBIR/STTR Conference in Orlando

March 28, 2016

18th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference
November 15 – 17, 2016, Orlando, Florida
Register Now! 

Pack your bags and join us for the 18th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference! This year’s conference will be held in Orlando, Florida on November 15 – 17, 2016. You may now register and view a draft agenda here  .

You will learn how to develop and win SBIR/STTR awards from the Department of Health and Human Services during an interactive three-day conference. Session topics will include: understanding SBIR/STTR funding solicitations; technical assistance options; indirect costs and financial accounting systems; and human subjects and animal research.

This conference is relevant to a diverse audience, including biomedical entrepreneurs; principal investigators; grants and contracts administrators; and industry partners and investors. Representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will give presentations and answer questions during one-on-one meetings.

Register Now! 

View our Events Page! Our 2016 travel schedule is packed with SBIR outreach events. View our NIH SBIR/STTR Events Page to see when we’re coming to a city near you!

 

Meet HHS SBIR/STTR Experts, and Learn More about the HHS Grants Process in 2016

March 11, 2016

Throughout 2016, there are numerous opportunities to meet HHS SBIR/STTR experts, and the events below will also help you understand the HHS grants process!

18th Annual SBIR/STTR Conference (November 15-17, 2016) – Orlando, Florida: This year's HHS SBIR/STTR conference will provide attendees an opportunity to learn more about the $870 million dollars of annual NIH funding available exclusively for small businesses to perform innovative research and build new businesses based on their technologies. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Understand the HHS SBIR/STTR programs and funding opportunities
• Learn about the HHS application, review, and award process
• Take advantage of one-on-one opportunities with HHS SBIR/STTR program managers
• Discuss with the NIH, CDC, FDA, and ACL opportunities for small businesses to pursue research opportunities to commercialize health technologies

Registration opens in Spring 2016….Watch for more information on the HHS SBIR/STTR Events page.

Not able to attend the HHS SBIR/STTR Annual Conference? Consider these opportunities…

NIH Regional Seminars on Program Funding and Grants Administration

• NIH Regional Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration
  Baltimore, MD
  May 11 – 13, 2016
• NIH Regional Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration
  Chicago, IL
  October 26 – 28, 2016

You may participate in our HHS SBIR/STTR session and meet us at our booth, as well as:

• Learn about the NIH application process, including electronic submission, the peer review process, and managing an award;
• Participate in sessions provided by over 50 NIH grants, review, policy and program officials, as well as HHS experts;
• Choose from over 45 different session topics in tracks designed for research administrators and/or investigators, as well as anyone new to the NIH grants process;
• Sign up to meet our experts 1:1 for a more personal discussion; and
• Take advantage of special pre-seminar workshops on Human Subject Research Protections, Intellectual Property, electronic Research Administration (eRA), or in an Administrator’s Boot Camp.

Check out the NIH Regional Seminar agenda for your location of choice and make plans to join us (see the individual website links noted above). Additional questions related to this event may be addressed to NIHRegionalSeminars@mail.nih.gov.

We hope to see you at one of these valuable and unique opportunities with the NIH!

Now Accepting HHS SBIR/STTR Applications for the April 5 Deadline

March 8, 2016

Smart SBIR and STTR Applicants Submit Early.  

The next HHS SBIR/STTR application deadline is less than one month away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 5 pm local time. Plan to submit your application several days before the deadline to ensure successful electronic submission. Read more about the process on our Electronic Submission Page. 

HHS will reissue the SBIR/STTR Omnibus solicitations after they expire on April 6, 2016. The new SBIR/STTR Omnibus Solicitations for FY 16 will be reissued well before the next deadline on September 5, 2016. 

Submit via ASSIST. 
ASSIST helps streamline the electronic submission process, and reduce applicant errors. Try submitting with ASSIST before the April 5th deadline! Have questions? View the ASSIST webinar materials for details. 

Applicants still have the option of using the Downloadable Forms method as well. Please select the "Apply Online Using ASSIST" button, or the "Apply Using Downloadable Forms" button within the SBIR/STTR solicitation.

Use the SBIR/STTR Application Instructions.

Be sure to use the Annotated SF424 SBIR/STTR Form Set in conjunction with the SF424 R&R SBIR/STTR Application Guide (FORMS-C) to guide you step-by-step through the application process. Applicants also find the Top 5 Most Common eRA Commons Errors and the SBIR Sample Application from NIAID helpful. All resources can be found on our Resources page. 

Contact the eRA Service Desk for electronic submission questions.

Toll-free: 1-866-504-9552
Phone: 301-402-7469
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time (closed on federal holidays)

Remember – The standard due dates occur on September 5, January 5, and April 5. The standard due dates apply to all SBIR/STTR solicitations that follow the Standard Due Dates, including the SBIR/STTR Omnibus solicitations and the Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program solicitations. You can find all solicitations here. 

SBIR/STTR Intellectual Property Webinar Series – Hosted by USPTO  

March 7, 2016

SBIR/STTR Grantees – Intellectual Property Webinar Series for Small Businesses
Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights just for you!
Register Today! 

For participants in the SBIR/STTR program, understanding Intellectual Property (IP) Data Rights and U.S. and International rules and regulations concerning Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights is crucial in order to protect your ideas and brand name recognition.  These 90 minute webinar modules (hosted by USPTO) will cover all aspects of Intellectual Property protections, as well as help you understand your IP Data Rights under the SBIR/STTR grant/contract.

Monday, March 21 at 1 pm ET
Overview: U.S. Intellectual Property Rights and the SBIR-STTR Stakeholders
– Presenter Henry Wixon (Hosted by USPTO) 

Tuesday, March 22 at 1 pm ET
Basics U.S. Patent Practice for the SBIR-STTR Stakeholders 
– Presenter Michael Razavi (Hosted by USPTO)

Wednesday, March 23 at 1 pm ET
Trademarks in the U.S. 
– Presenter Scott Baldwin (Hosted by USPTO)

Thursday, March 24 at 1 pm ET
Copyright 
– Presenter Susan Anthony (Hosted by USPTO)

Monday, March 28 at 1 pm ET
Intermediate & Advanced Practice 
– Presenter Oleg Asanbayev (Hosted by USPTO)

Tuesday, March 29, at 1 pm ET
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and Hague Strategies for Filing Abroad
– Presenter Shane Thomas (Hosted by USPTO)

Wednesday, March 30, at 1 pm ET
International Trademark Portfolio 
– Presenter Susan Anthony (Hosted by USPTO)

Register Today!

For webinar questions, please contact USPTO.

 

Developing a technology to improve the lives of people with disabilities?
NIDILRR can help 

February 29, 2016

Ever heard of NIDILRR - the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research? 

NIDILRR is a small HHS agency with an important mission – to improve the lives of people with disabilities. NIDILRR focuses on generating new disability and rehabilitation knowledge and promoting its use and adoption. NIDILRR is located within the Administration for Community Living (ACL) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

NIDILRR is now accepting SBIR Phase I applications! If you are developing a device or service that can improve the lives of people with disabilities, learn how NIDILRR SBIR funding can help.  

Each year, NIDILRR’s SBIR program funds up to ten Phase I feasibility (or proof-of-concept) projects for approximately six months (for up to $75,000 each). After completion of the Phase I stage, most of these businesses can compete for Phase II awards. Phase II awards can last up to 24 months for a total of up to $575,000.

NIDILRR’s SBIR program is unique among all other SBIR programs in that it focuses solely on products and services that benefit the lives of people with disabilities.  This program funds research and development projects that propose a sound approach to the investigation of an important education, assistive technology, science, or engineering question or problem. 

Please go to www.Grants.gov a nd search for “NIDILRR SBIR” or “HHS-2016-ACL-NIDILRR-BI-0142”

For more information please contact:  Brian Bard, email: brian.bard@acl.hhs.gov, phone: 202-795-7298

• NIDILRR SBIR
• Review Timeline
• Funding Information
• Background
• FAQs

 

March 2 NCATS SBIR/STTR, AWIS Webinar on Funding for Women Entrepreneurs 

February 25, 2016

Register Today for a Free Webinar
“Accelerating Innovation: Funding for Women Entrepreneurs in Biotechnology and Healthcare”

Presented by NCATS, NHLBI, NCI & AWIS
Wednesday, March 2, 2016, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PT

NCATS, NHLBI and NCI support biotechnology and healthcare companies owned by women and individuals from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds through open funding opportunities available through the NIH’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

Register today   to join NCATS and its NIH co-hosts, along with the Association for Women in Science (AWIS)  on March 2, 2016, for a webinar about programs and funding opportunities that support women-owned small businesses and women in research and technology transfer organizations. The event will feature:

• An overview of SBIR and STTR programs and funding opportunities
• Examples and case studies of women founders of bio- and healthcare-technology early-stage businesses
• Tips and tools for applying for funding and resources available for women entrepreneurs and researchers from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds

Register today! 

Representatives of the following are encouraged to attend:

• Women-owned and socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses
• Small biotech and/or healthcare technology businesses
• Research institutions and technology transfer organizations
• Multiple venture-backed small businesses

Featured Speakers

• Heather Metcalf, Ph.D., Director of Research and Analysis for the Association for Women in Science 
• Lili M. Portilla, M.P.A., Director, Strategic Alliances, NCATS, NIH, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Chris Sasiela, Ph.D., R.A.C. Regulatory Support Specialist, NHLBI, NIH, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Kory Hallett, Ph.D., Program Staff, AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow, NCI, NIH, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The NIH SBIR and STTR programs are engines of innovation for developing and commercializing tools, technologies and intervention platforms to support the creation of new therapeutics and diagnostics. SBIR and STTR are government set-aside programs for domestic small businesses to engage in research and development that has the potential for commercialization and public benefit.

For more information and to stay connected, visit:
NCATS Small Business
NHLBI SBIR Program
NCI SBIR Development Center

 

 

Speak to an HHS SBIR/STTR program manager today about your application

February 9, 2016

April 5 is the next HHS SBIR/STTR standard deadline! 
Talk to an HHS SBIR/STTR program manager today for advice.

The next HHS SBIR/STTR application deadline is less than two months away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 5 pm local time. 

Make sure you are registered! The 5-step registration process may take 6 – 8 weeks, so it is important to start now. All registrations must be completed prior to the application being submitted, and the System for Awards Management (SAM) registration must be updated annually. Learn more about the five required registrations, here.

Speak to an HHS SBIR/STTR Program Manager. As the deadline approaches, program managers get extremely busy. Applicants should plan to reach out to program managers now to ensure they can speak with them before submitting. You should send the program manager a non-confidential abstract or executive summary of your research topic, including a description of your technology, which may include your specific aims. After you connect via email, you and the program manager may decide to set up a call to discuss your application in more detail. For questions about who to contact, please email sbir@od.nih.gov. 

ASSIST vs. Downloadable Forms. You may submit your application using ASSIST or the Downloadable Forms method, starting on March 5, 2016. Please select the "Apply Online Using ASSIST" button, or the "Apply Using Downloadable Forms" button within the SBIR/STTR solicitation. View the ASSIST webinar materials here.
 
Over 350 small businesses submitted via ASSIST on the January 5, 2016 receipt date. NIH received positive feedback that the system helped reduce the number of submission errors.  

Be sure to use the Annotated SF424 SBIR/STTR Form Set in conjunction with the SF424 R&R SBIR/STTR Application Guide (FORMS-C) to guide you step-by-step through the application process. Applicants also find the Top 5 Most Common eRA Commons Errors and the SBIR Sample Application from NIAID helpful. All resources can be found on our Resources page.

Remember – The standard due dates occur on September 5, January 5, and April 5. The standard due dates apply to all SBIR/STTR solicitations that follow the Standard Due Dates, including the SBIR/STTR Omnibus solicitations and the Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program solicitations. You can find all solicitations here.

 

 

Sunshine & SBIR – Mark your calendars for the 2016 HHS SBIR/STTR Conference in Orlando, Florida 

February 4, 2016 

18th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference -  November 15 – 17, 2016, Orlando 

Pack your bags and join us for the 18th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference! This year’s conference will be held in Orlando, Florida on November 15 – 17, 2016. 

Over the course of three days, attendees will learn how to develop and win SBIR/STTR awards from the Department of Health and Human Services. Session topics will include: understanding SBIR/STTR funding solicitations; technical assistance options; indirect costs and financial accounting systems; and human subjects and animal research. 

This conference is relevant to a diverse audience, including biomedical entrepreneurs; principal investigators; grants and contracts administrators; and industry partners and investors. The event hosts are The University of Central Florida, Office of Research and Commercialization, and the State University System of Florida. Representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will give presentations and answer questions during one-on-one meetings.

Stay Tuned – Registration Opening in Spring 2016!

Prepare for Orlando by viewing attendee feedback about the 17th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference  in Seattle:

Over 75% of 2015 NIH SBIR/STTR Conference participants indicated they would consider attending the conference again in the future. 

“Extremely helpful sessions! The presenters were also entertaining, engaging and succinct. Excellent talks and I learned A LOT to help me in my job as a new grants and contracts administrator!” 

“Terrific! Clear, informative – excellent presentations.” 

“Outstanding conference!” 

View our Events Page! Our 2016 travel schedule is packed with SBIR/STTR outreach events. View our NIH SBIR/STTR Events Page to see when we’re coming to a city near you! 

 

Save the Date: 2016 National SBIR/STTR Conference near Washington, DC 

January 29, 2016

Submit your Innovations for Potential Partnership Opportunities - Innovations Due: February 5

Save the Date – National SBIR/STTR Conference! The TechConnect World & National Innovation Summit, and National SBIR/STTR Conference, will be held May 23-25, 2016 at the Gaylord National Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, adjacent to Washington DC. For more information go to www.nationalsbirconference.com 

The TechConnect World & National Innovation Summit offers an excellent platform to help small firms present their innovative technologies to potential corporate partners and funders. Top-ranked innovations will be featured in the Innovation Summit program; all Innovation Showcase technologies will be included in TechConnect's Corporate & Investment Matching program. 

Innovation Showcase for SBIR/STTR Firms Seeking Partners: To be considered for this opportunity, submit a description of your innovation online by Friday, February 5th at  http://bit.ly/TechConnect_Innovation_Challenge  . Check out the Corporate Acceleration Partners on the website as well.  

A 10% showcase package discount is available only to SBIR/STTR companies; this includes a 3-day registration for both TechConnect World and the National SBIR/STTR Conference and a one day booth space in the Innovation Showcase Expo.  The registration also gives access to the one-on-one SBIR/STTR meeting system.  If you are interested in this package, go online to submit your innovation by Feb. 5th and contact Derek Mayer at 512.800.9796 or dmayer@techconnect.org to receive the discounted showcase package rate.

 

I-Corps at NIH: Hear from companies that went through the program 

January 11, 2016

I-Corps from the Trenches:  Hear from companies that went through the program

Thursday, February 4, 2016, 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET

Register for this interactive webinar  !

The NIH and CDC are pleased to offer small businesses the opportunity to participate in I-Corps™ at NIH in 2016.

Apply by March 21, 2016 (2nd cohort)

The NIH will host a webinar with companies who have already gone through this entrepreneurial immersion course. Course participants will be available to answer your questions in this interactive webinar event.

Following the success of the 2014 pilot cohort, NIH is offering this entrepreneurial training program across 14 Institutes/Centers at the NIH and CDC to support NIH and CDC SBIR/STTR funded small businesses to accelerate the translation of innovations from the lab to clinical practice. To register for this webinar, please click here.  For a deeper review of I-Corps™ programmatic information from our November 12, 2015 webinar, please visit the archived material here.

The I-Corps™ at NIH, part of President Obama’s Strategy for Innovation, is modeled after the successful I-Corps™ at NSF, and will be leveraged to support biomedical innovation and translation, with the goal of expediting the development and commercialization of a range of technologies to address the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. I-Corps™ participants will receive lessons on how to build a scalable business model, as well as entrepreneurial trainings, and mentorship opportunities. In addition, modest funding will be provided to teams to assist them in translating their ideas from the lab into a viable product on the market and to help them avoid common failure points.

Register for this interactive webinar! 
Thursday, February 4, 2016, 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET

Phase I grantees of the following NIH/CDC SBIR STTR Programs are eligible and encouraged to apply to PA-16-019 by  March 21, 2016.

• National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
• National Institute on Aging (NIA)
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
• National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
• National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
• National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
• CDC/National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)
• CDC/ National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 

View the funding opportunity announcement to apply:  PA-16-019 .  For more information or questions on the I-Corps™ at NIH program, please visit http://sbir.cancer.gov/icorps/ or contact: 

Christie Canaria
NCI SBIR Development Center
christie.canaria@nih.gov