Boosting the Economy and Driving Innovation
Between 1998 and 2018, NCI SBIR/STTR awardees fueled $26.1 billion in economic output, 100,000+ jobs, and breakthrough cancer technologies.
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NCI SBIR/STTR Training and Entrepreneurship Program (STEP) WebinarSTEP provides application support and entrepreneurship training toward Phase I NCI SBIR/STTR submissions. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to join the STEP webinar on September 15. Registration is required.
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NCI SBIR/STTR Investor Initiatives Showcase CompaniesThe NCI SBIR/STTR Investor Initiatives Program is specifically designed to connect funded companies with potential investors and strategic partners. Check out the 2026-2027 showcase companies to learn more.
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NCI SBIR/STTR Strategic Breakthrough AwardsThe NCI SBIR/STTR Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough Award is a first-of-its-kind funding mechanism designed to accelerate late-stage clinical development of technologies addressing pediatric and rare cancers. The application deadline is September 8, 2026.
Success Story: Illumina
Biomedical researchers at Illumina are developing next-generation tools to analyze genetic variation and function on a massive scale. Illumina used NCI SBIR funding to develop their next generation sequencing technology.
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