NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough Award (Parent [R44] Clinical Trial Optional)

HHS-NIH11 Posted PA-27-101

Description

The NIH Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough award bridges the funding gap between the end of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II award and commercialization. The Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough provides previously funded NIH SBIR or STTR projects additional support for later-stage research and development (R&D).

Eligibility

Only United States small business concerns (SBCs) that have previously received an NIH SBIR or STTR Phase II award are eligible to submit applications for this opportunity. Only one NIH Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough award is allowed per project. This NOFO supports Renewal/Resubmission "Type 2" Applications from recipients with NIH Phase II SBIR/STTR awards that are submitted within the first six due dates following the expiration of their budget period. Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Unfunded international collaborations or unfunded foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, may be allowed.
Funding Details
Award Floor
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Award Ceiling
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Total Estimated Funding
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Expected Awards
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Key Dates
Posted
May 28, 2026
Closes
April 5, 2029 977d
Archive Date
June 4, 2029
Agency Information
Agency Name
National Institutes of Health
Agency Code
HHS-NIH11
Funding Instrument
Other