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Judith J McCann1, Elizabeth Blanchard Hills, Jaclene A Zauszniewski
1Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA. judy_j_mccann@rush.edu
Western Journal of Nursing Research
|August 20, 2010
Summary
Nurse researchers can leverage federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs to develop innovative nursing products and services, securing seed money for high-risk projects.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Nursing Innovation
- Biomedical Entrepreneurship
Background:
- Academic nurses can utilize federal funding mechanisms for research and development.
- The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs offer pathways for funding innovative nursing products and services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded SBIR and STTR programs.
- To compare and contrast SBIR and STTR funding mechanisms.
- To guide nurse researchers in utilizing these funding opportunities.
Main Methods:
- Review of NIH SBIR and STTR program structures.
- Analysis of funding mechanisms, evaluation criteria, and partnership requirements.
- Discussion of successful SBIR/STTR-funded project examples.
Main Results:
- SBIR and STTR programs provide crucial seed funding for nurse researchers.
- These programs support high-risk projects with commercialization potential.
- Understanding program differences and evaluation criteria is key for successful applications.
Conclusions:
- SBIR and STTR are valuable resources for nurse researchers seeking to commercialize innovations.
- Strategic partnerships and effective proposal development enhance funding success.
- These federal programs foster the translation of nursing research into tangible products and services.
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