At a glance
NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough Award (Parent [R44] Clinical Trial Optional) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Eligible applicants: Small businesses. Only United States small business concerns (SBCs) that have previously received an NIH SBIR or STTR Phase II award are eligible to submit applications for this opportunity. Only one NIH Phase IIB Strate. The application deadline is April 5, 2029. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- See listing
- Deadline
- Apr 5, 2029
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
The NIH Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough award bridges the funding gap between the end of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II award and commercialization. The Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough provides previously funded NIH SBIR or STTR projects additional support for later-stage research and development (R&D).
Who can apply
Small businesses. Only United States small business concerns (SBCs) that have previously received an NIH SBIR or STTR Phase II award are eligible to submit applications for this opportunity. Only one NIH Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough award is allowed per project. This NOFO supports Renewal/Resubmission "Type 2" Applications from recipients with NIH Phase II SBIR/STTR awards that are submitted within the first six due dates following the expiration of their budget period. Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Unfunded international collaborations or unfunded foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, may be allowed.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PA-27-101. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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