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SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program (Parent SB1 Clinical Trial Optional)
R&D / Tech · National Institutes of Health · Nationwide
The SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program is an NIH grant that helps U.S. small businesses move existing NIH-funded SBIR or STTR projects toward commercialization through late-stage research, clinical studies, and manufacturing scale-up support, and it's open to eligible small businesses nationwide.
The Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program is a federal SBIR/STTR funding opportunity sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It is designed to help small business concerns (SBCs) that already hold NIH-funded SBIR or STTR awards move their projects from late-stage development toward actual commercialization.
Unlike standard Phase II or Phase IIB Strategic Breakthrough awards, the CRP is meant to cover later-stage research and development and technical assistance activities that those earlier phases typically do not fund. According to the program summary, this can include independent replication or confirmation of key studies, IND- or IDE-enabling studies, clinical studies, manufacturing scale-up and related quality activities, and regulatory or other specialized technical support. Small business concerns may subcontract a significant portion of this work to outside parties to meet project goals.
This program matters to small business owners in the research and technology space because it addresses a common funding gap: the expensive, technical steps needed to bring a product from a successful SBIR/STTR-funded prototype or study to something ready for market or regulatory approval. Rather than starting a new research idea, this program supports SBCs already deep into commercialization efforts.
The funding instrument is a grant. The listing shows a deadline of April 5, 2029, and is open to eligible applicants nationwide (all states). No specific award floor, ceiling, or amount note was provided in the listing data, so applicants should confirm funding amounts directly at the official source. Eligibility is limited to U.S. small business concerns as defined by the SBA; foreign organizations and non-domestic components are not eligible. Applicants should review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for complete eligibility and award details before applying.
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Questions people ask
Is this a grant or a loan?
It is a grant, funded through the NIH's SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot program.
Do I have to repay the funding?
No, grant funding under this program does not need to be repaid.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only U.S. small business concerns (SBCs) as defined by the SBA are eligible; foreign organizations and non-domestic components are not.
How much funding can I get?
The listing does not specify an award floor, ceiling, or amount note; confirm funding amounts at the official source.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline listed is April 5, 2029, at 12:00 AM EDT.
Where do I apply?
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359669.
What does this program fund?
It funds later-stage R&D and technical assistance, such as clinical studies, manufacturing scale-up, regulatory support, and study replication, that follow an existing NIH SBIR/STTR award.
Do I need an existing SBIR/STTR award to apply?
The program is designed for SBCs moving NIH-funded SBIR or STTR projects toward commercialization, implying a prior award is expected; confirm at the official source.
Can I subcontract work under this grant?
Yes, SBCs may subcontract a significant amount of work to meet project goals.
Are foreign companies eligible?
No, non-domestic entities and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply.
Which agency runs this program?
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) sponsors this program.
Is this open to businesses in all states?
Yes, the listing indicates eligibility for applicants in all states.
Is the award amount taxable?
The listing does not address tax treatment; confirm at the official source.
Opportunity number: PAR-27-098. Source: grants.gov. GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with National Institutes of Health; always confirm current deadlines, amounts and eligibility on the sponsor's own page before applying.