NIAID invites entrepreneurs and small business leaders to explore grant and contract funding opportunities and collaborate with us!
Our Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs seek to stimulate technological innovation and help bridge the gap between basic science and commercialization of new therapies, vaccines, diagnostic tests, and other technologies.
Learn more about NIAID small business programs in the sections below. For answers to questions about various components of small business programs, refer to NIH’s Small Business Frequently Asked Questions.
Research Areas of Interest
High-priority areas of interest for the NIAID small business programs include research related to
- HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, detection, and drug development supporting the Division of AIDS.
- Asthma and allergies, autoimmune disease, immune system, radiation exposure, and transplantation supporting the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation.
- Detection, diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines supporting the Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
- Discovery research and early development of therapeutics/medical countermeasures to protect against, mitigate, and treat the short- and long-term adverse health effects after exposure to highly toxic DHS-designated Chemicals of Concern in support of the Office of Biodefense Research and Surety.
Funding Information
We use set-aside funds mandated by Congress to fund over $193 million each year in NIAID small business awards.
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Compare NIAID Small Business Programs
Learn about NIAID’s SBIR and STTR program structure, including which funding mechanisms we use to support small businesses, and compare SBIR grants and contracts.
High-Priority Areas of Interest for the NIAID Small Business Program
Review NIAID’s high-priority areas of interest and associated contacts that support businesses pursuing research in a variety of important areas of science.
Small Business Grant Application Process
Follow the grant application process to determine eligibility, register your small business, identify funding, apply, and follow up on your application.
NIAID Small Business Program Success Stories
Read success stories from companies who have received funding from NIAID’s SBIR/STTR program to help them advance their innovative technologies.
NIAID Small Business Program Team
Meet the team at NIAID dedicated to helping small businesses.