Lab2Launch Accelerator (NIH) 

ASBTDC’s Lab2Launch virtual accelerator winter cohort will focus on the National Institutes of Health.

The six-week accelerator is designed for Arkansas innovators ready to pursue their first SBIR/STTR grant or contract. SBIR/STTR awards provide essential early-stage funding to help small businesses explore the commercial potential of cutting-edge technologies.

This cohort is tailored specifically for the NIH, which allocates millions each year to fund innovative life sciences, health, and biomedical projects from small companies, but the competition is fierce. 

The accelerator will offer step-by-step guidance on every aspect of preparing and submitting a robust NIH SBIR or STTR proposal. Arkansas companies and entrepreneurs are invited to apply to join Lab2Launch and gain expert assistance with the proposal process. 

The L2L Accelerator is made possible with Federal and State Technology Partnership Program funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The NIH cohort is presented in partnership with Arkansas APEX Accelerator, Arkansas Research Alliance, ARise, and BioVentures.