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SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program (Parent SB1 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted May 28, 2026·open

AGENCY

HHS-NIH11

PROGRAM

Discretionary

AMOUNT

—

CLOSES

Apr 5, 2029

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Description

The Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) program helps small business concerns (SBCs) move NIH-funded SBIR or STTR projects from late-stage development to commercialization. The CRP supports later-stage research and development (R&D) and/or technical assistance that Phase II and Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough awards do not typically support. This includes:Independent replication or confirmation of key studiesIND- or IDE-enabling studiesClinical studiesManufacturing scale-up and related quality activitiesRegulatory and other specialized technical supportSBCs may subcontract (outsource) a significant amount of the work in a CRP to meet the project goals.

Eligibility

Independent school districts; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); State governments; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Small businesses

Contact

National Institutes of Health

SEEDinfo@nih.gov

301-402-2541

Additional details

Funding instrument: Grant
Cost sharing required: No
Archived: Jun 4, 2029

Opportunity number: PAR-27-098

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