Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #FOR-CA-25-087
NIH Small Business Transition Grant for Early-Career Scientists (Forecasted)
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
June 16, 2025
Respond By
October 30, 2025
Identifier
FOR-CA-25-087
NAICS
541715, 541714, 541713
This forecasted opportunity is a grant program from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) aimed at supporting early-career scientists transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Cancer Institute (NCI) - National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) - National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) - Purpose and Scope: - Small Business Transition Grant for early-career academic scientists - Supports technology transfer from academic labs to small businesses - Provides entrepreneurial mentoring and product development support - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, OEMs, or part numbers identified - Focus is on research and development in cancer detection, genome research, and health technology innovation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Designed for early-career scientists seeking to commercialize academic research - Open to government, educational, nonprofit, and small business applicants - No clinical trials allowed under this grant - No quantities or technical product requirements specified, as this is a grant opportunity, not a procurement for goods or services.
Description
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), along with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), plans to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity to support early-career academic scientists transitioning to entrepreneurship and to facilitate technology transfer from academic labs to small businesses. The program aims to address challenges in team expertise and early-stage technology funding by providing entrepreneurial mentoring and product development support. Applications are not currently being solicited; the NOFO is expected to be published in Summer 2025 with an application due date in Fall 2025. Eligible applicants include government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and small businesses.