Webinar: The New NIH SBIR/STTR Landscape – Program Updates & Winning Strategies

Join us for a free virtual webinar on NIH SBIR/STTR funding, the April 2026 program reauthorization, and commercialization resources — hosted by Pitt's Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship with NIH. Event Details Speaker: Dr. Swamy Tripurani, Program Director, NIH/NCI SBIR Development Center Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 2:00–3:00 PM ET (virtual) https://pitt.zoom.us/j/94872523453 Who Should Attend: Faculty and academic entrepreneurs seeking non-dilutive funding, spinout founders, and anyone targeting the September 5, 2026, submission deadline. What You'll Learn: NIH SBIR/STTR program structure and funding levels; key reauthorization changes (new PA-27 solicitations, direct Phase II STTR pathways, updated budgets); tips for writing competitive specific aims; commercialization strategies; and available support resources (I-Corps, regulatory programs, investor connections). Why Now? With the program's April 2026 reauthorization and the September 5 deadline approaching, this session will help you understand the changes and strengthen your application.