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2026
NIH Small Business Program Funding Opportunities Now Available – Applicant Support Webinar on June 9
NIH’s Seed Fund is back, with new Small Business program funding available and several upcoming opportunities to help applicants develop strong applications. We also encourage you join us for a live event on June 9 to hear from NIH experts and become familiar with the new opportunities and more.
It’s Official: NIH’s Small Business Program Is Back
Big news for innovators, founders, and R&D-driven small companies: NIH’s Seed Fund is back in action!