NIH Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Parent Grant (Clinical Trial Optional)
The NIH Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program is a federal funding mechanism that facilitates the partnership between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions to conduct cooperative research and development with potential for commercialization.
Deadline
Rolling
Est. Time
3-6 months for proposal development
Source
SBIR/STTR
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a small business concern (SBC) organized as a for-profit entity in the U.S. with 500 or fewer employees and maintain a formal cooperative research agreement with a U.S. nonprofit research institution.
Who Can Apply
U.S. small business concerns partnering with nonprofit research institutions.
Application Instructions
Applicants must register with SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and the eRA Commons before applying through the Grants.gov portal following the specific Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) instructions.
Required Documents
- SF424 (R&R) Form
- Research Strategy
- Budget Justification
- Cooperative Research Agreement
- Letters of Support
Geographic Restrictions
United States
Required Essays
- Specific Aims
- Research Strategy
- Commercialization Plan
How to Stand Out
Focus heavily on the commercialization potential and the synergy between the small business and the research institution; ensure the research plan aligns strictly with the NIH Institute mission to which you are applying.
Risk Warnings
Compliance with federal regulations is mandatory; failure to secure intellectual property rights or mismanaging federal funds can lead to loss of eligibility and legal consequences.