Fedsprout Workshop 3: NIH SBIR/STTR 101: A Guide for Applicants at All Levels
Hosted by: Fedsprout | Speaker: NIH Expert
Who Should Attend:
Academic innovators, life science entrepreneurs, university tech transfer teams, and anyone—new or experienced—looking to strengthen their NIH SBIR/STTR grant strategy.
Description:
Whether you're preparing your first NIH SBIR/STTR application or have submitted multiple times, this webinar offers a rare opportunity to gain both foundational knowledge and insider perspective. Led by a seasoned NIH expert (former NIH Program Officer) —who has served as both a grant reviewer and biotech founder—this session goes beyond the basics to share what really happens behind the scenes at NIH.
You’ll get a high-level but practical overview of:
How SBIR and STTR programs operate at NIH and how they can fund early-stage innovation
Key differences between SBIR and STTR and which one aligns best with your project
Eligibility requirements, funding timelines, and the three-cycle review process
How to identify the right NIH Institute or Center for your proposal
Common pitfalls for first-time applicants—and recurring mistakes even experienced applicants make
Insider insights into the NIH review process: what reviewers look for, how scoring works, and what separates a fundable application from the rest
Tools and resources to plan a successful submission
Whether you’re seeking your first grant or aiming to sharpen your competitive edge, this session offers strategic clarity—and a rare look inside the decision-making process at NIH.
About Nucleate:
Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.xyz for more information, and visit https://nucleate.xyz/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy.
We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs!
Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company, Genentech, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, MilliporeSigma
Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies
Preferred Partners: Pillar VC, Amino Collective, Excedr, Mercury, Brex, Fedsprout
In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs, Lens.org, SynBioBeta