Human Genome Research - Small Business

The National Human Genome Research Institute supports small business programs, in order to promote the development of genomic resources, technologies, and methods in basic genomics, functional genomics, and genomic computational and data science research that are generally applicable to biomedical research; efforts to advance the application of genomics to medical science and clinical care; and studies to understand the ethical, legal, social implications of genomics research for individuals and populations. Historically, NHGRI has been required by statute to reserve a portion of its annual extramural budget for projects under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These programs, also known as America’s Seed Fund, offer small business entrepreneurs a chance to obtain funding for early-stage research and development. The goals of our small business program are to: - Stimulate technological innovation - Meet federal research and development needs - Increase private sector commercialization of innovations developed through federal research and development funding Although the goals are the same and the money always goes to the small business, a key difference between the SBIR and STTR programs is whether partnerships with a non-profit research institution are allowed (SBIR) or required (STTR). SBIR include the following activity codes: R43, R44, U43, U44. STTR include the following activity codes: R31, R42, UT1, UT2.