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National Center for Research Resources
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
A c c e l e r a t i n g a n d e n h a n c i n g r e s e a r c h f r o m b a s i c d i s c o v e r y t o i m p r o v e d p a t I e n t c a r e
NCRR’s Small Business (SBIR/STTR) Grant Opportunities
Krishan K. Arora, Ph.D.
Division of Research Infrastructure National Center for Research Resources National Institutes of Health U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [email protected]
SBIR/STTR Program Mission
Supporting scientific excellence and technological innovation through the investment of federal research funds in critical American priorities to build a strong national economy…
…one small business at a time
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SBIR/STTR Helps NIH Meet Its Mission
Conduct innovative R/R&D that results in product, process, or service that will...
Improve human health Speed process of discovery Reduce cost of medical care/cost of research Improve research tools, technology
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Importance of SBIR/STTR Programs to Researchers in IDeA States
These programs provide an opportunity for small businesses in IDeA states to partner with academic institutions to develop products with biomedical applications (e.g. assays, research tools, medical devices, biomarkers, therapeutics, software development) This is also an opportunity to advance economic development in IDeA states
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Program Descriptions
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) 2.5%
Set-aside program for small business concerns to engage in federal R&D - with potential for commercialization.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Set-aside program to facilitate cooperative
0.3%
R&D between small business concerns and U.S. research institutions -- with potential for commercialization.
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SBIR/STTR Funding
NIH FY 2008 SBIR – 2.5%: $580 M STTR – 0.3%: $70 M
NCRR FY 2008 SBIR – 2.5%: $27 M STTR – 0.3%: $3.2 M NCRR
SBIR & STTR: Three-Phase Program
PHASE I – R41, R43
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Feasibility Study $100K and 6-month (SBIR) * or 12-month (STTR) Award PHASE II – R42, R44
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Full Research/R&D $750K and 2-year Award (SBIR & STTR) * Commercialization plan required PHASE III
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Commercialization Stage Use of non-SBIR/STTR Funds * Note: These amounts are guidelines, not ceilings. Deviations permitted where scientifically appropriate for success of the project.
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SBIR/STTR Eligibility Requirements
Applicant is Small Business Concern
Organized for-profit U.S. business
500 or fewer employees, including affiliates
Must be:
At least 51% U.S.- owned by individuals and independently operated or
At least 51% owned and controlled by another (one) business concern that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals NCRR
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Eligibility Requirements
Principal Investigator’s primary employment must be with the Small Business Concern at the time of award and for the duration of the project period
Subawards are permitted
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May outsource 33% activities in Phase I
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May outsource 50% activities in Phase II NCRR
STTR Eligibility Requirements
Applicant is a Small Business Concern Formal Cooperative R&D Effort
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Minimum 40% by small business
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Minimum 30% by U.S. research institution U.S. Research Institution
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College or University
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Other non-profit research organization
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Federal R&D center Intellectual Property Agreement
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Allocation of IP rights and rights to carry out follow-on R&D and commercialization Principal Investigator’s primary employment may be with either the Small Business Concern or the research institution NCRR
SBIR
SBIR and STTR Programs (Critical Differences)
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Permits research institution partners (e.g., universities) Small business concern may outsource ~33% of Phase I activities and 50% of Phase II activities STTR
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Requires research institution partners (e.g., universities) 40% of the work must be conducted by the small business concern (for profit) and 30% by a U.S. research institution (non-profit) Award always made to small business NCRR
Multiple PIs on SBIR Grant
More than one Principal Investigator is allowed on SBIR research projects
This policy offers new approaches to maximize the potential of “team science” efforts
Only the contact PI need be employed primarily by the small business concern NCRR
Omnibus Solicitations for Grants
SBIR Omnibus Solicitation
PHS 2008-02 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC, and FDA for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications (Parent SBIR [R43/R44]) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-050.html
Receipt Dates: April 5, August 5, December 5, 2008
STTR Omnibus Solicitation
PHS 2008-02 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH for Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Applications (Parent SBIR [R41/R42]) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-051.html
Receipt Dates: April 5, August 5, December 5, 2008
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NCRR SBIR/STTR Initiatives
Lab to Marketplace: Tools for Biomedical and Behavioral Research: SBIR PA-08-114 Technologies for Transient Molecular Complex Characterization: SBIR PA-08-110, STTR PA-08 111 New Technology for Proteomics and Glycomics: SBIR PA-07-451, STTR PA-07-452 Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science and Technology Initiative: SBIR PAR-07-160, STTR PAR-07-161
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Useful Web Links
NCRR Web Site www.ncrr.nih.gov
Sample Application (NIAID Web Site) http://www.niaid.nih.gov/ncn/sbir/app/default.htm
NIH SBIR/STTR Internet Guide http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbirsttr_sites.doc
Video Presentations on Writing Successful SBIR Application (NCI web Site) http://sbir.cancer.gov/news/recent/san_diego_forum.asp
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NIH SBIR/STTR Program
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Technical Assistance Programs
Technology Niche Assessment
Commercialization Assistance Pipeline to Partnerships (P2P)
Summary: Importance of NIH SBIR/STTR Funding
Funds early-stage, high-risk projects for which private and public funds are not traditionally available
• Establish feasibility of ideas with commercial potential • Verify technology and leverage SBIR funds to attract other funding
Plays an important role is achieving NIH mission of improving human health
• Develop tangible products and services resulting from innovative R&D approaches to improving health
Focuses on commercialization of the outcomes of research – a unique feature.
• SBIR program supplements -- but does not supplant or diminish -- the traditional research programs of NIH.