National Institutes of Health

Description

The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to encourage exploratory clinical trial applications to the newly authorized Direct-to-Phase II SBIR grant mechanism.The projects must focus on products related to the mission and goals of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and may evaluate drugs, biologics, devices, or diagnostics, as well as surgical, behavioral or rehabilitation therapies. Applications are invited from eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) that have demonstrated the scientific and technical merit and feasibility of the prototype stage of developing a biomedical technology that has commercial potential, RandD that is characteristic of Phase-I (R43) SBIR projects.The Direct-to-Phase II grant mechanism is intended to facilitate SBIR-type RandD, to expand RandD opportunities for applicant small business concerns (SBCs), and to enhance the pace of technology development and commercialization.

Who can apply

• Small businesses

Contact

NIH OER Webmaster<br/>FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV<br/>
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV