Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (Parent R43/R44 Clinical Trial Optional)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I, and Fast-Track (NIH only) grant applications for the Small Business Transition Grant. The grant will support early-career scientists as they transition into entrepreneurship, with a focus on entrepreneurial training, mentoring, and career development of the PD/PI. Key points to consider: • The NOFO will utilize the R43/R44 activity code. • United States small businesses that have the research capabilities and technological expertise to contribute to the R&D mission(s) of the NIH and CDC awarding components are encouraged to apply. • First-time Principal Investigators are eligible to apply, and key personnel must include a mentor with measurable effort committed to the project. • The grant will support research and development efforts at the SBC, as well as entrepreneurial training and career development.