Small Business Award Opportunities support small businesses developing transformative health technologies, funding research and development to advance high-impact innovations toward commercialization.
Applications are now open; Solution Summaries moved from July 10, 2026, 11:59PM ET to July 17, 11:59AM ET. Deck/cost/task submissions replace September 9’s 11:59PM ET pitch deadline: September 16, 5PM ET (Topics 1–4, 6–7) or October 1, noon ET (Topic 5); pitches follow separately, and other details also changed.
Emerging Health Innovators supports early-career biotechnology and healthcare researchers with funding and mentoring to develop bold ideas that address gaps in U.S. healthcare.
SBIR/STTR Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track Programs support startups and small businesses developing high-risk deep technologies into commercial products and services to advance U.S. competitiveness and security.
SBIR/STTR microAwards support Kentucky small businesses with market research, testing, prototype materials, and technical expertise to explore technology feasibility and strengthen federal proposals.
Phase I grants support small businesses in testing the feasibility of research and development ideas that could improve the lives of people with disabilities; 11 six-month grants are available.
Supports U.S. small businesses in bringing scientific innovations to market through feasibility studies and later research and development, with clinical trials optional.