NCI SBIR/STTR Grants
NCI offers different types of SBIR and STTR grant opportunities. Most grant requirements allow applications with an investigator-defined scope that is within the mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NCI’s research areas of interest include:
- Therapeutics (e.g., small molecules, biologics, radiomodulators, and cell-based therapies)
- In vitro and in vivo diagnostics (e.g., companion diagnostics and prognostic technologies)
- Imaging technologies (e.g., agents, devices, and image-guided interventions)
- Devices for cancer therapy (e.g., interventional devices, surgical, radiation, and ablative therapies)
- Tools for cancer biology research
- Technologies and agents for cancer prevention
- Technologies for cancer control (e.g., behavioral health interventions, tools for genetic, epidemiologic, behavioral, social, and/or surveillance cancer research)
- Digital health (e.g., mobile health, health information, technology, and bioinformatics)
Types of NCI SBIR/STTR Grant Funding Opportunities
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NCI SBIR/STTR Omnibus Grant Solicitations
Find Omnibus Solicitation opportunities for small business innovation research.
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Targeted Solicitations
Find targeted solicitation opportunities for small business innovation research.
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Small Business Transition Grant
Support the transfer of technology from academic laboratories into small businesses.
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NCI SBIR Phase IIB Bridge Award
The SBIR Bridge Award supports the next stage of development for federally funded Phase II projects, moving them toward commercialization.
Grant Requirements |
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| Scope of the proposal | Investigator-defined within the mission of NIH |
| Peer review locus | NIH Center for Scientific Review |
| Questions | May speak with any program officer |
| Receipt dates | 3 times/year for Omnibus |
| Setting-aside of funds for particular areas? | No |
| Basis for award | Based on score during peer review |
| Reporting | One final report (Phase I); Annual reports (Phase II) |