The Small Business Transition Grant application period is now open, providing a valuable opportunity for early-career academic scientists to transition into entrepreneurship. Graduating students and postdoctoral researchers who have engaged in technology discovery during their academic pursuits and are prepared to embark on a small business venture are encouraged to apply. The eligible technology must fall under one of the following categories: therapeutics and preventive agents, imaging technologies, interventional devices, and in vivo diagnostics, as well as in vitro and ex vivo diagnostics and prognostics.
One of the key components of this opportunity is mentoring. Grant recipients will be required to establish a mentoring team capable of supporting their transition from junior academic scientist to entrepreneur. The deadline for applications is Monday, August 21, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
For further inquiries or assistance, individuals may contact NCI SBIR Program Director Saroj Regmi at saroj.regmi@nih.gov.
This grant offers an exciting pathway for academic scientists to venture into entrepreneurship, allowing them to leverage their academic work and technological discoveries for real-world impact. Interested applicants should seize this opportunity to apply and embark on their entrepreneurial journey. https://sbir.cancer.gov/small-business-funding/grants/small-business-transition
