In this issue:

Events

• Connecting the Community for Maternal Health Challenge

• NIA Research and Entrepreneurial Development Immersion Webinar

News

• HHS SBIR Contracts Solicitation Webinar Materials Available
• TABA Needs Assessment Report for SBIR & STTR Phase I Projects
• Healthy Aging Start-up Challenge Finalists Announced

Funding Opportunities

• SBIR Contracts Solicitation (Proposals due: Nov. 4, 2022)
• SBIR & STTR Grants (Next receipt date: Jan. 5, 2023)
• Blueprint Medtech: Small Business Translator (Apply by Oct. 18, 2022)
• NIAAA Funding Opportunities (Apply by Dec. 5, 2022)

Upcoming Events

Connecting the Community for Maternal Health Challenge

As part of NIH’s Implementing a Maternal health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) initiative, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is sponsoring the Connecting the Community for Maternal Health Challenge. The multiphase challenge offers approximately $3 million in prizes. Submit by Thursday, September 29, 2022.

Register for challenge webinars on Sept. 8, 15, and 22 at 12 p.m. ET https://fedtech-io.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MOjkVWurTW241LUIhBuWLQ

NIA Research and Entrepreneurial Development Immersion (REDI) Pre-Application Webinar

This webinar will provide information on the three REDI programs, including the Entrepreneurial Small Business Transition Awards (SBIR R43/R44 RFA-AG-23-029 and STTR R41/R42 RFA-AG-22-030) to support and prepare scientists for a career in industry. Learn more about REDI and register for this informational webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 at 12 p.m. ET.

There's still time to register or submit...

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News

HHS SBIR Contracts Solicitation Webinar Materials Available

Access the recording and other materials to learn about the HHS SBIR Contracts Solicitation (PHS-2023-1) and how to submit your proposal by the deadline (Friday, Nov. 4, 2022).

TABA Needs Assessment Report Available for Eligible SBIR & STTR Phase I Projects

The TABA Needs Assessment Report provides a third party, unbiased assessment of a Phase I project’s progress in technical and business areas that are critical to success in the competitive healthcare marketplace. Learn if your project is eligible for a free report.

Healthy Aging Start-Up Challenge Finalists Announced

The National Institute on Aging Office of Strategic Extramural Programs (OSEP) Small Business Program is excited to announce the inaugural cohort of finalists for the Healthy Aging Start-Up Challenge and Bootcamp to Foster Diversity and Accelerate Innovation.

The finalists represent a diverse group of researchers and entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas for science-driven technologies and products that have the potential to advance the fields of aging and age-related diseases.

Funding Opportunities

NIH & CDC Contracts Solicitation (PHS-2023-1)

The HHS SBIR contracts solicitation has been released. The solicitation lists specific need areas (referred to as Contract Topics). To submit a contract proposal, your small business must respond to one of these topics.

Participants in this contracts solicitation are: The CDC, and the following NIH Institutes and Centers: NCATS, NCI, NIA, NIAID, NHLBI, and NIDA.

Learn about the differences between grants and contracts and view the solicitation (PHS-2023-1).

Proposals are due by Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at 05:00 p.m. EDT.

NIH SBIR & STTR grant funding opportunities

The NIH Small Business Program is accepting applications for SBIR & STTR funding. Learn more about these open opportunities. 

Learn how to apply and what to do if you encounter systems issues.

Next receipt date: Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023

Blueprint Medtech: Small Business Translator (U44 - Clinical Trial Optional)

NIH Blueprint Medtech supports innovators creating cutting-edge medical devices to diagnose or treat disorders of the nervous system through non-dilutive funds and additional developmental support including consulting, translational services and testing resources, and industry guidance. Learn more about PAR-21-282. Apply by Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.

Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling and Early-Stage Development of Medications to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder and Alcohol-Associated Organ Damage

NIAAA invites small businesses that are developing a therapeutic agent and have robust background data in basic science and early discovery to apply for targeted funding to transition to preclinical and clinical phases of development.

Learn more about NIAAA SBIR & STTR funding opportunities.
Apply by Monday, Dec. 5, 2022.

View a list of all funding opportunities