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NIH is not accepting Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) applications because the legislative authority for the programs expired on October 1, 2025. Active awardees should direct any questions to their Program Officer. See NOT-OD-26-006.
Learn if your company is eligible for NIH SBIR or STTR funding, how to apply, and what to expect during each step of the application process. Multiple registrations are required to prepare your application and apply for funding.
The NIH is actively turning discovery into health by helping small businesses develop innovative technologies that improve health and save lives. See how.
AxoSim’s NerveSim® and BrainSim® platforms are revolutionizing the way that biopharmaceutical companies develop neurological drugs. Our mission is to empower advancements in human neuroscience so that patients in need can get the care they deserve.