NIH Small Business 101: Building Your Budget
Location: Virtual
Date: July 14, 2026
Time: 1:30PM ET - 2:30PM ET
Cost:
Free
This Event is Recorded:
The recording and resources will be available 7-10 business days after the event
Hosted by:
Small business Education and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED)
Event Overview:
Description:
NIH Small Business 101 is a new webinar series designed to help small businesses prepare for the next chapter of the small business program (SBIR/STTR). This is the second in the series, Building Your Budget, originally airing on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. It covers building budgets for SBIR/STTR grants, including guidance on forms, allowable costs, budget periods, and work requirements. NIH staff explain how to access different funding paths, use technical and business assistance funding, and emphasized consulting program officers and reviewing NOFOs and application guides. Key resources and tips for avoiding common pitfalls were shared, with reminders to follow instructions and reach out for support.
Event Resources
- https://seed.nih.gov/small-business-funding/find-funding/sbir-sttr-funding-opportunities
- https://grants.nih.gov/funding/funding-categories/small-business/ico-funding-considerations
- https://seed.nih.gov/small-business-funding/how-to-apply/applying/prepare-your-application
- NIH SEED Small Business 101: Building Your Budget (PDF, 1.11 MB)
Presenter(s)
Adam Sorkin
Small Business Policy Manager
Small business Education and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED)
Office of the Director (OD)
NIH, HHS
Adam Sorkin
<p>Adam Sorkin has over a decade of experience championing small business research and development. He previously supported Small Business Programs and intramural technology transfer activities at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Prior to joining NIH, Adam led R&D, strategy, and fundraising efforts of start-ups developing novel regenerative medicine and anti-infective applications.</p>
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