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Introduction to the Program
The small business grant program at National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a congressionally mandated set-aside program to encourage research and development leading to commercialization. The program, as established by law, is intended to stimulate a partnership of ideas and technologies in the private sector and strengthen the role of small business in meting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs. The small business program can support innovative ideas from the bench all the way up to a clinical trial.
Program Description
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) small business program has two main component programs.
Both of these component programs are structured in three phases, the first two of which are supported using small business program funds.
The NINDS small business program makes use of the following mechanisms, which correspond to the components above:
Eligibility Requirements
NIH follows the eligibility rules set by the Small Business Association. In order to be eligible for the small business program, a business must have the following characteristics:
Note: If you intend to submit an application with human subjects contact one or both of these individuals:
Funding Opportunities
The NINDS accepts a broad range of small business applications that are significant, innovative, and relevant to its mission. Small businesses are invited to apply for NINDS funding through the Omnibus Solicitations (PA-08-050/PA-08-051). In addition, program staff will also solicit applications in specific program areas. Some specific program announcements include:
More details about these opportunities can be found in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts.
Useful Web Sites
Small Business Funding Opportunities
NIH Small Business Home Page
NIH Pipeline to Partnerships (P2P)
NIH SBIR-STTR Funding Opportunities LISTSERV
Questions?
Contact Dr. Randall Stewart NINDS Small Business Program Director rs416y@nih.gov.
Last updated July 24, 2008