Small Business Award Opportunities
ARPA-H's Small Business Program funds bold, high-impact health research and development projects by small businesses to accelerate transformative health innovations.
Funder: Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health
Due Dates: May 7, 2026 (presolicitation response) | July 10, 2026 (Solution Summary due) | September 9, 2026 (Full proposal due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $600,000 for Phase 1; up to $3.5 million for Phase 2 (typical award, milestone-based).
Summary: Supports small businesses developing innovative health solutions with streamlined SBIR/STTR funding to accelerate commercialization.
Key Information: Draft solicitation; final call and application portal expected June 2026.
Description
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Small Business Program provides funding opportunities for small businesses pursuing bold, high-impact health research and development projects. Through SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) mechanisms, the program aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of transformative health solutions. ARPA-H emphasizes rapid progress and ambitious milestones, supporting projects that align with its innovation-driven, high-risk/high-reward model. Awardees receive not only funding but also access to expert guidance, technical resources, and connections to investors and partners.
