Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Budgets up to $3,945,657 total funding support for the entire budget period.

Maximum project period allowed is 3 years.

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

Facilitate the transition of previously or currently funded SBIR and STTR Phase II and Phase IIB projects to the commercialization stage.

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Small business concerns (SBCs) involved in medical biotechnology and related fields.

Funding Source and Type

Federal funding from the NIH.

Grant funding mechanism.

Significance within Funding Landscape

Addresses the funding gap known as the 'Valley of Death' between SBIR/STTR Phase II awards and commercialization.

Grant Frequency

Recurring funding opportunity with multiple application deadlines.

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

Only United States small business concerns (SBCs) are eligible.

Specific Qualifications and Certifications Needed

Must have had an active NIH SBIR or STTR Phase II or Phase IIB contract, grant, or cooperative agreement within the last 36 months.

Organizational Size and Capacity Requirements

SBCs must have not more than 500 employees.

Geographic Location Requirements

Organizations must be based in the United States.

Track Record and Experience Requirements

Must have received Phase II or Phase IIB funding from NIH.

Partnership or Consortium Requirements

Not specified.

Inclusivity and Diversity Considerations

Not specified.

Previous Relationship with Funder Considerations

Previous funding from NIH is required.

Organizational Maturity Requirements

Not specified.

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Technical assistance and late-stage R&D for commercialization.

Target Sectors and Themes

Medical biotechnology and related fields.

Target Beneficiaries and Stakeholders

Small business concerns (SBCs) and their projects.

Geographic Coverage Requirements

Must be based in the United States.

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Successful transition of projects to commercialization.

Impact Expectations

Support for social and economic benefits through commercialization.

Sustainability Expectations

Not specified.

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Not specified.

Infrastructure Requirements

Not specified.

Team Composition and Qualification Requirements

Primary employment of the PD/PI must be with the SBC.

Quality Standards and Expectations

Must comply with NIH grants policies.

Risk Management Expectations

Not specified.

Intellectual Property Policies

CRP awards cannot be used to pay filing fees associated with patents or FDA submissions.

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Budgets up to $3,945,657 total funding support.

Eligible and Ineligible Costs

Filing fees for patents or FDA submissions are ineligible.

Matching Fund Requirements

Not specified.

Payment Schedule and Mechanisms

Not specified.

Timeline and Implementation

Application Deadlines and Submission Windows

Applications due by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.

Grant Duration Parameters

Maximum project period allowed is 3 years.

Key Milestones and Deliverables Timeline

Not specified.

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.

Data Protection and Privacy Regulations

Not specified.

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Applications must follow the SBIR/STTR (B) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.

Evaluation Criteria and Scoring System

Applications evaluated for scientific and technical merit.

Special Considerations

Unique Aspects or Requirements

At least 1 clinical trial must be proposed.

Previous Funding Patterns

Historical Grant Recipients Profile

Not specified.

Grant Details

biotechnology healthcare clinical trials small business commercialization research and development technical assistance
SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program Technical Assistance and Late Stage Development (SB1 Clinical Trial Required)
PAR-23-220
SBIR/STTR
SME STARTUP
US
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT GROWTH
0-10 11-50 51-250 251-500
SDG3
FUNDING RESEARCH_DEVELOPMENT
None
3945.66
None
3945.66
USD
None
Sept. 5, 2025, 10 p.m.
Not specified