# Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (Parent R41/R42 Clinical Trial Optional)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-27-040-small-business-transition-grant-for-new-entrepreneurs-parent/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362577

> National Institutes of Health plans to offer grants to small businesses. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around November 5, 2026, with applications due around January 5, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAR-27-040 |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected January 5, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.233, 93.273, 93.279, 93.350, 93.361, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840, 93.846, 93.859, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867, 93.879 |

## Who can apply

- Small businesses

Only United States small business concerns (SBCs), as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA)(sbir.gov/apply) are eligible to submit applications for this opportunity. Individuals are eligible to serve as the PD/PI if they have never been an independent PD/PI on an NIH or CDC research, or corresponding non-NIH peer-reviewed research grant, and are a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

## What the grant funds

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the participating Institutes, Centers and Offices, intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I, and Fast-Track grant applications for the Small Business Transition Grant. Through this NOFO, NIH will support early-career scientists transitioning to entrepreneurship. In addition to funding research and development efforts at the SBC, a major component of this NOFO is entrepreneurial training, mentoring, and career development of the PD/PI. Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop responsive projects, including identification of complementary industry mentors and career development resources. This NOFO will utilize the R41/R42 activity code. United States small businesses that have the research capabilities and technological expertise to contribute to the R&D mission(s) of the NIH awarding components identified in this NOFO are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO. This opportunity is available to first-time Principal Investigators, and key personnel must include a mentor with measurable effort committed to the project.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (Parent R41/R42 Clinical Trial Optional)?

National Institutes of Health accepts applications from small businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (Parent R41/R42 Clinical Trial Optional)?

Expected deadline January 5, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.