Framingham MA Company Wins $2M SBIR Grant From NIAID

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can be a great way for companies to initially contract with the federal government. In this article by 360 dx we see Kephera Diagnostics will be able to use $2M in phase 2 SBIR funding to complete the development of its Zika virus test, conduct clinical trials, and seek approval from the US Food and Drug Administration.

There are a variety of SBBR/STTR and federal grant programs available for a variety of industries. I your interested in pursuing one of these opportunities I recommend starting with the following links:

https://www.sbir.gov

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/home.html

https://www.afwerx.af.mil/index.html

Link to 360dx article on Kephera Diagnostics:

https://www.360dx.com/infectious-disease/kephera-diagnostics-wins-2m-sbir-grant-niaid-develop-zika-virus-antibody-test#.Xxrb4i2ZNhE