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National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

Secure up to $2M+ in non-dilutive grant funding to advance R&D and commercialize your health technology innovation.

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What are the National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR Programs?

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are U.S. government initiatives designed to support early-stage R&D with strong commercial potential, without giving up equity in your business or control of your vision.

These programs are run across many federal agencies, but the NIH is one of the biggest players, especially in the biomedical, health, and life sciences sectors. In the last fiscal year, the NIH invested nearly $48 billion in medical advancements that enhance life, reduce illness, and drive groundbreaking discoveries!

Who is Eligible for NIH Grant Funding?

Our structured process has helped thousands of startups navigate complex grant applications, with significantly higher success rates than applying alone.Here’s what you get:

‍Grant Strategy Consultation
‍Work with real grant experts to assess your eligibility and gain specialist grant consultation from the moment you sign up until you submit your application – and beyond.

‍AI-Powered Application Platform
‍Our intuitive system breaks down the NIH application into manageable steps, giving you tailored guidance and examples throughout the process.

‍Expert Reviews & Feedback
‍Get your full application reviewed by experienced grant experts before submission.

‍Faster, Smarter Applications
‍Apply in weeks, not months, with a professional, complete package that stands out.

‍Startup Perks Worth $3M+
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How Much Could I Get?

The NIH SBIR/STTR programs have different phases, and there are different grant ceilings for each, including:

Phase I: ~$300k for 6–12 months to test feasibility. If your project aligns with specific waiver topics, there is potential for funding beyond the usual Phase I limit.

Phase II: ~$2M+ for up to 2 years to develop and commercialize.

Why Use Grantify To Apply?

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Be Part of the Next Generation of Medical Technology

The NIH funds projects that are set to change the world as we know it, providing solutions to America’s most pressing medical challenges and revolutionizing public health.

But too often, we see brilliant small businesses struggle to secure funding. They submit application after application, only to be rejected — not because their work lacks potential, but because they haven’t cracked the complex, technical language or the ‘textbook’ answers the NIH expects.

Don’t let this get in your way. You work on changing the world while we handle your application.

What Can I Use the NIH Grant For?

Your project must be:

Health-related or biomedical
Focused on technological innovation
Aimed at eventual commercialization
Able to meet NIH’s mission to improve human health

Research Institution Involvement: What’s Permitted?

SBIR: Collaborations with universities or research institutions are optional, but only 33% of NIH SBIR Phase I research can be outsourced.
STTR: Collaboration with a nonprofit research institution is required.
- At least 40% must be done by the small business.
- At least 30% of the work must be performed by the research institution.‍

Learn more about the differences between the SBIR and STTR.

What the Grantify platform does

Breaks down the complex SBIR/STTR grant application process into short simple questions

Writes sections of the SBIR/STTR grant application for you

Provides model answers that contain the detail SBIR/STTR assessors are looking for

Provides enterprise-level access to market research database

Builds a grant application from your answers, saving valuable time

Guides you throughout the entire federal technology grant application process

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How it works

Take the Quiz

Take our self-assessment quiz to see if your business is eligible for the NSF SBIR/STTR program, then book a free call. One of our consultants will review your position and advise on your funding options, including other suitable federal technology grant opportunities.

Access the platform

Log in to our easy-to-use platform. It will show you how to write your application by breaking down the complex SBIR grant application process into short simple questions.

Follow the step-by-step guidance

You’ll find model answers to help you write a winning federal technology grant application in the platform. Our support team will be on hand to help you throughout the process.

Let the tech work its magic

Our clever technology builds an SBIR/STTR funding application from your answers and allocates it to our experts for review. They conduct multiple rounds of proofreading and editing to improve your application before submitting.

To be successful on our first try is a testament to the system that Grantify has developed.

How Does Grantify Help?

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Bring Your Innovation to Life

Your innovation could have a tremendous impact on some of the most important challenges in America today.

Bring it to life. Talk to our federal grant experts today and find out if NIH SBIR grants or STTR grants are right for you.

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