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NIH Budget 2018
Economic Impact of America’s Seed Fund: NCI Edition
A report into the economic impact of the NCI SBIR program shows just how much the program has contributed to both the United States economy, and to positive effects for patients and within society (full report). The study evaluated 690 projects that received Phase II...
Where Does SBIR Money Come From?
The source of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants ensures that recipients can complete their work without worrying about dealing with conflicts with corporations. All SBIR grants are federally funded, meaning the money comes from, ultimately, taxpayer...
Why 3.2% of the NIH Budget Might Mean More Than the Rest
It may be a small portion of the NIH budget, but it represents a big opportunity. As we have previously written, 3.2% of all NIH funding must go to small businesses. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs...
What’s the Proposed 5.4% NIH Budget 2019 Increase & How Can You Benefit?
The bigger the pie, the larger the slices that go around. An increase to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) budget means more funding for everyone relying on these grants and awards. On June 26, 2018, a US Senate appropriations subcommittee approved a spending...
Increased NIH budget for Small Business Innovation Research Program
While some small businesses require non-dilutive funding for their research & development efforts all life science businesses can benefit from non-dilutive funding. However, securing money for your small business can be extremely difficult. Given the...