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NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough Award (Parent [R44] Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PA-27-101

953 days left

Deadline

April 5, 2029

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough Award (Parent [R44] Clinical Trial Optional). National Institutes of Health. 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... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

Small businesses

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Only United States small business concerns (SBCs) that have previously received an NIH SBIR or STTR Phase II award are eligible to submit applicati...
  • Cost sharing/matching required
  • Deadline: 2029-04-05

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Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

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).

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Who Can Apply

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

Small Businesses

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?
Yes
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 28, 2026
Application Deadline: April 5, 2029 (953 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NIH SEED (Small business Education and Entrepreneurial Development) SEEDinfo@nih.gov

SEEDinfo@nih.gov

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