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Entrepreneurial Resources
The NINDS SBIR/ STTR program is committed to offering potential applicants and current awardees the resources to be successful in commercializing their technology.
We encourage current and potential awardees to visit:
- Slides from the May 14th Applicant Assistance Program Webinar and the February 20th, 2018 NINDS Small Business Q&A webinar
- NIH SBIR/STTR program resource page : sample applications, agency and local state contacts, and helpful tips.
- Speaker presentation slides from the 2017 HHS SBIR/STTR Conference
- NHLBI SBIR/STTR program webinar series: covering basics of entrepreneurship and biomedical technology development.
- FDA's learning portal, which includes education materials specific to:
Below you will find a table of commercialization resources. Be sure to read the announcement carefully for full and up-to-date eligibility details. Contact program staff with any questions about these programs.
Phase 0 Programs
| Program | Sponsor | Purpose | Website/Program Link | Mechanism | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicant Assistance Program (AAP) | NIH | The SBIR/STTR Applicant Assistance Program (AAP) is aimed at helping eligible small R&D business and individuals successfully apply for Phase I SBIR/STTR funding from one of the three participating Institutes: NINDS, NCI, and NHLBI. The primary goal of the AAP is to increase participation in the SBIR program by businesses that are owned or controlled by individuals who are traditionally underrepresented in the biomedical sciences. |
NOT-CA-18-072 (Current round closes June 1st, 2018) |
Free access to resources | NA | Small businesses who have not previously won an SBIR/STTR award from the NIH |
Entrepreneurial Training
| Program | Sponsor | Purpose | Website/Program Link | Mechanism | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C3i |
NIH |
Provides support for NIH-funded investigators to participate in an entrepreneurship training course, the Concept to Clinic: Commercializing Innovation (C3i) Program. The C3i Program is designed to provide medical device innovators with the specialized business frameworks and essential tools for successful translation of biomedical technologies from the lab (concept) to the market (clinic). |
PA-18-702 (Due date: June 1, 2018) |
Administrative supplement to existing NIH award (R01, P01, P41, R24, R41/42, U01, U44, UG3/UH3, UH2, UH3) |
~ $30K direct |
Must have an active award |
|
I-CorpsTM |
NIH |
Provides support entrepreneurial training under the I-CorpsTM at NIH Program. The I-Corps at NIH curriculum is designed to provide scientists from NIH SBIR funded companies with real-world, hands-on entrepreneurship training, facilitated by domain experts from the biotech sector. |
PA-18-517 (current round closes March 6, 2018) |
Administrative supplement to R41/R42 or R43/R44 |
~ $50K total |
Must have an active SBIR or STTR award |
|
I-CorpsTM |
NSF |
Provides additional support in the form of entrepreneurial education, mentoring and funding to accelerate innovation that can attract subsequent third-party funding. |
Grant award |
~ $50K total |
Applicants must have received a prior award from NSF that is currently active or that has been active within 5 years from the date of the I-Corps Teams proposal submission. |
Technical Assistance
| Program | Sponsor | Purpose | Website/Program Link | Mechanism | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NAP |
NIH |
Provides active Phase I awardees with market research, and consumer and competition analysis. Topics include: new applications for the SBIR/STTR developed technology; needs and concerns of the end-user and new markets for possible entry. |
NOT-OD-17-128 (Open October 4, 2017, first come, first serve) |
Free access to resources |
NA |
Must have an active HHS SBIR/STTR Phase I award. |
|
CAP |
NIH |
Trains Phase II awardees on how to be market ready. Topics include: tailored market entry strategies; strategic partnerships; FDA regulatory requirements; financing strategies; investor pitches and intellectual property matters. |
(Due date: August 24, 2017) See NOT-OD-17-097 for more information. |
Free access to resources |
NA |
Must have an active HHS SBIR/STTR Phase II award. |
Investor Opportunities
Keep an eye on your inbox (be sure your eRA Commons email is up-to-date)! NINDS facilitates investment and partnering opportunities by providing speaking slots to SBIR/STTR awardees across the country. Some conferences we’ve assisted in grantees attending include: BIO, RESI, AvaMed, and LifeSciences Summit.
Diversity Supplements
Be aware there are funds available for administrative supplements to recruit and support high school, undergraduate, post-baccalaureate/post-master’s degree holders, and post-doctoral candidates that increase diversity in the research workforce. In all cases, the proposed research experience must be an integral part of the approved, ongoing research of the parent award, and it must have the potential to contribute significantly to the research career development of the candidate. Supplement requests are considered on a rolling basis and should be submitted at least 3 months prior to the start date of the diversity candidate. For more information, see : https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/Training-Career-Awards/Diversity-Re-Entry-Supplements .
- PA-18-586 Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Admin Supp)
- PA-18-592 Research Supplements to Promote Re-Entry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers (Admin Supp)
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Contact
Stephanie Fertig, M.B.A.
Research Project Manager, Small Business Programs 301-496-1779
fertigs@ninds.nih.gov
Natalie Trzcinski, Ph.D.
Health Program Specialist
natalie.trzcinski@nih.gov