{"id":1299,"date":"2026-03-26T15:20:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leyton.majjane.agency\/us\/insights\/articles\/applying-for-nih-grants-as-a-business-where-do-i-start\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T16:58:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T14:58:36","slug":"applying-for-nih-grants-as-a-business-where-do-i-start","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/leyton.com\/us\/insights\/articles\/applying-for-nih-grants-as-a-business-where-do-i-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for NIH Grants as a Business in 2026: Where do I start?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Businesses developing innovative health and life sciences technologies may be eligible for competitive research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), especially through small\u2011business\u2011focused programs such as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs<\/a><\/strong>, which continue to be key NIH mechanisms for funding early\u2011stage commercial innovation in 2026.<\/p>\n

What is the NIH?<\/mark><\/h2>\n

NIH is the largest medical research agency in the world, with a history dating back to the late 18th century.<\/p>\n

Originally known as the Marine Hospital Service (MHS), its founding goal was the prevention of ship passengers spreading infectious diseases. The organization has evolved over time to become what it is today, an organization dedicated to medical research and advancement. After starting in Bethesda, Maryland, the organization has grown to include 27 institutes throughout the country.<\/p>\n

Mission and Objectives<\/h2>\n

The NIH stands as the cornerstone of biomedical research within the United States Department of Health and Human Services.<\/p>\n

In recent years, NIH\u2019s annual budget has exceeded $47.2 billion for biomedical and behavioral research. With Congress sustaining a healthy research funding trajectory through fiscal year (FY) 2026. While its core mission remains to revolutionize scientific understanding of living systems and leverage this knowledge to improve health and reduce illness and disability.<\/p>\n

The agency’s objectives:<\/strong><\/em><\/mark><\/p>\n

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