NCI SBIR Innovative Concept Award for cancer R&D.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) seeks proposals for its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Innovative Concept Award Program for fiscal year 2027. This program funds early-stage R&D projects from small businesses that address cancer-related scientific or technical challenges. Eligible applicants must be U.S. small businesses meeting SBIR requirements, including majority U.S.-owned and independently operated. The solicitation covers a broad range of cancer research topics, with awards typically up to $250,000 for a 6-month period. The place of performance is within the United States.