NIH Institute / Center · NR (NINR)

National Institute of Nursing Research

32 funded awards, $17.9M total, FY2023-FY2025.

Data current as of 2026-05-11

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NINR is one of the smaller SBIR funders at 32 records / $18M. The portfolio focuses on nursing-relevant care-delivery tools, AI for nursing workflows, and patient-monitoring devices. Median award is $561K. Concentration is high at 21.9%. The mechanism mix is unusual: STTR Phase I (R41 at 9) outnumbers SBIR Phase I (R43 at 5), reflecting NINR's emphasis on academic-nursing-school partnerships.

NIH SBIR/STTR funding decisions are made by Institutes and Centers based on portfolio priorities, NOFO scope, and program officer judgment. Historical funding patterns do not guarantee future funding.

Technology areas funded by NINR

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