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Small business (SBIR/STTR, EIC Accelerator) funding calls

Funding for start-ups and small companies: US SBIR/STTR programmes (NSF, NIH, DoD, USDA and others) and the EU's EIC Accelerator. These calls usually need a for-profit company that meets the funder's size and ownership rules; universities often take part as research partners.

6 open calls as of 15 October 2026. The next deadline is 04 November 2026. Updated weekly.

NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I, Phase II and Fast-Track (America's Seed Fund, NSF 26-510)

U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) – TIP · United States
Deadline: 04 Nov 2026 (20 days)
Phase I up to $305,000; Phase II up to $1,250,000; Fast-Track up to $1,555,000
chemistrymaterialsindustry / SMEsmall business (SBIR/STTR, EIC Accelerator)

Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II

National Institute of Food and Agriculture · United States
Deadline: 17 Nov 2026 (33 days)
Up to $650,000
chemistryestablished / PIindustry / SMEsmall business (SBIR/STTR, EIC Accelerator)needs review

DoD SBIR/STTR FY2027 BAA releases (DSIP)

U.S. Department of Defense (Department of War) – SBIR/STTR · United States
Deadline: 25 Nov 2026 (41 days)
Amount: see call
materialschemistryindustry / SMEsmall business (SBIR/STTR, EIC Accelerator)

EIC Accelerator 2026 - Short proposal

European Commission – Horizon Europe · EU Member States & Horizon Europe associated countries
Deadline: 17 Dec 2026 (63 days)
Grant component below EUR 2.5 million; EUR 1–10 million equity investment
chemistryestablished / PIindustry / SMEsmall business (SBIR/STTR, EIC Accelerator)

NIH, CDC and FDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · United States
Deadline: 05 Apr 2027 (172 days)
Amount: see call
chemistryestablished / PIindustry / SMEsmall business (SBIR/STTR, EIC Accelerator)needs review

NIH Small Business Technology Transfer Grant (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · United States
Deadline: 05 Apr 2027 (172 days)
Amount: see call
chemistryestablished / PIindustry / SMEsmall business (SBIR/STTR, EIC Accelerator)needs review

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