[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov/)

October 30, 2025 (anticipated)

Estimated 20 awards; specific award size not yet published.

Supports early-career academic scientists transitioning to entrepreneurship, fostering technology transfer from academia to small businesses in health innovation.

Forecasted opportunity—applications not yet open.

--- ## Description This upcoming opportunity, led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in partnership with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), is designed to support early-career academic scientists interested in moving into entrepreneurship. The grant aims to facilitate the transfer of innovative health-related technologies from academic laboratories to small businesses, addressing two key challenges: providing entrepreneurial mentoring and supporting early-stage product development. The initiative is part of NIH’s broader efforts to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial application, leveraging the R41/R42 activity codes (Small Business Technology Transfer and Innovation Research). --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: October 30, 2025 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Approximately 20 awards are expected. - Specific award size, duration, and total program funding will be announced in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Small businesses - State and county governments - Independent school districts - Public and private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other organizations) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions) - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) The opportunity is especially relevant for early-career academic scientists aiming to commercialize health-related innovations. --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not currently being accepted. - The official NOFO is expected to be published in Summer 2025. - Potential applicants are encouraged to use this lead time to develop collaborations and plan responsive projects. - The funding mechanism will utilize the NIH R41/R42 activity codes (Small Business Technology Transfer/Innovation Research). --- ## Additional Information - The grant is focused on supporting both entrepreneurial mentoring and product development. - Technologies should have the potential to benefit U.S. health and advance from academic discovery to commercial application. - This initiative is part of NIH’s SBIR and STTR programs for small business innovation. --- ## External Links - [Forecasted Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359724) - [National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Affiliation | |------------------------|-------------------------------------|--------------|------------------------------| | Saroj Regmi, Ph.D. | [saroj.regmi@nih.gov](mailto:saroj.regmi@nih.gov) | 240-276-7289 | National Cancer Institute (NCI) |

Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Business Transition Grant For Early Career Scientists (R41/R42 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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