NIA Small Business Programs

Attention Phase I awardees! 🌟 Did you know there are resources available to help you take the next step with your innovation? Take advantage of opportunities such as technical assistance, entrepreneurship training, and resources to build expert connections. Get started: go.nih.gov/PLO7qI5

📢 Attention NIA SBIR/STTR grant recipients! The NIH Diversity Supplement returns! Boost your workforce by supporting researchers from underrepresented backgrounds and PIs/PDs with disabilities. This funding opportunity must align with your existing grant. 🔗 Learn more and apply: go.nih.gov/vhukMML #SBIR #STTR #DiversityInResearch

Planning to submit for the National Institute on Aging (NIA) Start-Up Challenge and Accelerator but missed the pre-submission webinar and Q&A session? We’ve got you covered. Check out our website to view the pre-submission webinar and learn how the Challenge and Accelerator can advance your healthy aging solution toward commercialization: go.nih.gov/UZfAJRM Still have questions? ➡️ Email NIAStartUpChallenge@nih.gov. #NIAStartUpChallenge #AgingResearch

New to applying for SBIR/STTR funding for your small business? Check out our FAQs page, created to help you navigate the process and feel confident about your submission. Discover resources on eligibility requirements, application elements, and more 📄🔍 Visit: go.nih.gov/JXPHP33

This November, let's shine a light of hope for those living with Alzheimer's disease. It's Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a time to champion the incredible advancements being made in care and support. We're inspired by companies like NIA-funded SafelyYou, a health tech innovator using AI to enhance the lives of seniors and individuals with Alzheimer's. By reducing falls in assisted-living communities, SafelyYou is creating a safer and more secure environment for our loved ones. Learn more about their impactful work: bit.ly/3zP9JnZ #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth

One week left to register: NIA Commercialization Plan Webinar Are you planning to submit a Phase II, Fast-Track, Direct-to-Phase II, or CRP application? Join our webinar on November 19 at 2 p.m. ET for tips on crafting a successful commercialization plan, a crucial element for securing funding. Register: bit.ly/3NLYkZk #SBIR #STTR #AgingInnovation

🌟 Exciting opportunity for Phase I SBIR/STTR awardees! The application for the FY25 cohort 1 of the I-Corps at NIH program is now open.      I-Corps at NIH is an 8-week, fully-funded entrepreneurial training program designed to equip researchers like you with business tools and resources needed to navigate biomedical commercialization.     Ready to strengthen your entrepreneurial skillset? Learn more about the I-Corps at NIH program and apply by the November 22 deadline: go.nih.gov/XC0jWQ0

⏳ Final Call: Become a mentor for the 2025 National Institute on Aging (NIA) Start-Up Challenge! Deadline: November 9 We’re seeking life science entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors eager to support start-ups developing transformative healthcare solutions for aging adults. As a mentor, you will: ✅Drive Innovation: Guide start-ups tackling critical aging challenges. ✅ Share Your Expertise: Provide invaluable business insights to shape the next generation of aging solutions. ✅ Expand Your Network: Connect with industry leaders, fellow mentors, and cutting-edge start-ups. Apply now to make a real impact: bit.ly/3YWEbWX #NIAStartUpChallenge #Mentorship #AgingInnovation

Have questions about SBIR/STTR funding? Chat with us during our next office hours tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET, and speak directly with our program officers! Get expert insights on: ➡️ Navigating the application process ➡️ Available funding opportunities ➡️ Strategies for crafting a stand-out proposal No registration required! Join here: bit.ly/3W3YErk #SBIR #STTR #Funding

Excited for #GSA2024? We are too! Join the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle (November 13–16) to learn about funding & resources for aging innovation! Here’s where you can find us: 🤝 Connect with NIA program staff at the conference Thursday, November 14 & Friday, November 15, 2:30–3:30 p.m. PT 🧠 Fueling Scientific Innovation: NIA’s Entrepreneurial Development Programs for Aging Researchers Wednesday, November 13, 2–3:30 p.m. PT Room 201 Hear from NIA staff AND NIA-funded companies. 🤝 Get to Know the National Institute on Aging Thursday, November 14, 10–11 a.m. PT Room 3A Let’s chat about the NIA Start-Up Challenge, SBIR/STTR programs, and more! We look forward to seeing you there. #AgingResearch