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Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs

Success Stories

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) SBIR & STTR Programs are an important source of early-stage technology financing for small businesses, supporting small businesses to develop technologies including basic neuroscience research, translational and clinical research, clinical diagnosis and treatment, and dissemination and implementation of evidence-based research on mental disorders.

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NIMH SBIR/STTR Program staff are eager to hear about the commercial successes of funded companies. We encourage you to connect with our contacts to share the commercialization successes that have resulted from NIMH SBIR funding.

Learn more  about NIH’s SBIR and STTR Program successes.