Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

HEAL Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program

Department of Health and Human Services (NIH)

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Total funding support up to $400,000

Maximum project period of 2 years

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

Facilitate the transition of SBIR and STTR Phase II and Phase IIB projects in pain management to commercialization.

Support the addition of entrepreneurial expertise into small business leadership teams.

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Small Business Concerns (SBCs) focused on pain management technologies.

Funding Source and Type

NIH funding through the HEAL Initiative.

Grant funding mechanism.

Significance within Funding Landscape

Addresses the opioid crisis by promoting non-addictive pain management solutions.

Grant Frequency

Recurring funding opportunity with multiple application deadlines.

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

U.S. small business concerns (SBCs) that have received NIH SBIR or STTR Phase II or Phase IIB funding.

Specific Qualifications and Certifications Needed

Must have received an active NIH SBIR or STTR Phase II or Phase IIB award within the last 36 months.

Geographic Location Requirements

Organizations must be based in the United States.

Track Record and Experience Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate a need for private partnership to achieve commercialization.

Organizational Size and Capacity Requirements

SBCs must have no more than 500 employees.

Inclusivity and Diversity Considerations

Not specified.

Previous Relationship with Funder Considerations

Not specified.

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Pain management technologies and therapies.

Target Beneficiaries and Stakeholders

Small businesses in the healthcare sector focused on pain management.

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Successful commercialization of pain management technologies.

Sustainability Expectations

Not specified.

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Expertise in business development and fundraising.

Team Composition and Qualification Requirements

Must include a business development expert at a minimum of 50% effort.

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Total funding support up to $400,000, with no more than $200,000 per year.

Eligible and Ineligible Costs

Funding may only support labor costs affiliated with proposed activities.

Timeline and Implementation

Application Deadlines and Submission Windows

Applications due by 5:00 PM local time on specified due dates.

Key Milestones and Deliverables Timeline

Milestones include hiring a business development expert and meeting with potential partners.

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Application must include a detailed hiring plan and partnering plan.

Evaluation Criteria and Scoring System

Applications will be evaluated based on the likelihood of successful commercialization.

Grant Details

pain management healthcare small business commercialization entrepreneurship SBIR STTR non-addictive therapies
HEAL Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program: Embedded Entrepreneurs for Small Businesses in Pain Management
PAR-23-069
HEAL Initiative
SME STARTUP
US
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT EARLY_MARKET
0-10 11-50 51-250 251-500
SDG3
FUNDING MENTORSHIP
None
400000.00
200000.00
400000.00
USD
100.00
Sept. 6, 2025, 5 p.m.
Not specified