Funding Biomarker Research and Development through the Small Business Innovative Research Program

Obtaining funds through the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program is every bit as challenging as being successful through the traditional mechanisms. One can increase the chances of being successful by understanding the process and by carefully studying past successes as well as past failures. This article discusses some of the key features of the SBIR program and things that may increase the likelihood of success in funding a biomarker-development project through the SBIR program. Keywords: small business innovative research (SBIR) program; biomarker; funding; commercialization