The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide non-dilutive federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The two programs award over $1.2 billion in R&D funding annually to qualified small businesses developing game-changing technologies.

This workshop will provide an overview of the NIH grant programs. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, it will cover:

• NIH structure and identifying the most appropriate Institute or Center to fund your project
• Understanding and navigating NIH’s review process
• Effective communication with the Program Managers
• Tapping into NIH’s unique SBIR/STTR funding opportunities to maximize your budget