Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)

NIA's SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs support small businesses and nonprofit research organizations that conduct research leading to the development of products and services that improve the health and well-being of older Americans.

The goal is to translate research on aging, age-related medical conditions and diseases, and special problems and needs of older Americans into innovative programs, systems, networks, and other products needed by health-care professionals, informal caregivers, and older Americans to maintain and/or improve their health and to maintain and/or improve their overall sense of well-being.

All applicants are required to develop, implement, and test the efficacy of their products and services.

SBIR-STTR News

• NIH Announces New Resource for Advancing Innovative Technologies Toward Commercialization

SBIR Funding Opportunity Announcements (SBIR FOAs)

• Neurotechnology Research, Development, & Enhancement (SBIR[R43-R44])
• Innovations In Biomedical Computational Science &TechnologyInitiative (SBIR [R43-R44])
• Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC,& FDA for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications (SBIR [R43-R44])

STTR Funding Opportunity Announcements (STTR FOAs)

• Neurotechnology Research, Development, & Enhancement (STTR [R41-R42]) 
• Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science & Technology Initiative (STTR [R41-R42])
• Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC, & FDA for Small Business Technology Transfer Applications (Parent STTR [R41 & R42])

Research Programs

• Biology of Aging
• Behavioral and Social Research
• Neuroscience and Neuropsychology of Aging
• Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology Program

Small Business Innovation Research-Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR-STTR) Policy

What Is Expected of Applicants

Toolbox for Applicants

SBIR Contact Information