HealthVentures
Translating Health Sciences Research into Real-World Impact
A specialized track for faculty and researchers pursuing SBIR/NIH funding and commercialization pathways
From Bench to Bedside
Empowering health sciences faculty to translate groundbreaking research into commercial ventures that improve patient outcomes
Research Translation Workshops
Structured seminars teaching faculty how to identify commercializable research, assess market needs, and develop compelling value propositions for health innovations.
- Technology assessment frameworks
- Clinical need validation methods
- Commercialization pathway planning
Mentorship Programs
Connect with successful faculty entrepreneurs who have navigated the path from bench to bedside, securing SBIR/NIH funding and building health ventures.
- One-on-one guidance from funded PIs
- Peer learning communities
- Industry advisor connections
Institutional Integration
Partner with technology transfer offices, innovation centers, and entrepreneurship programs to create seamless pathways from discovery to commercialization.
- TTO collaboration frameworks
- IP strategy development
- Licensing and spinout support
NIH SBIR/STTR Funding Pathway
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the largest source of SBIR/STTR funding for health-related innovations, awarding over $1.3 billion annually
Identify Clinical Unmet Need
Use Altitut's customer discovery platform to conduct structured interviews with clinicians, patients, and healthcare stakeholders. Document evidence of the clinical problem your research addresses and validate the need for your solution.
Develop Commercial Strategy
Map the regulatory pathway (FDA, CE Mark), identify reimbursement strategies, and define your target market. NIH reviewers evaluate commercial potential rigorously—demonstrate you understand the path to market.
Regulatory Strategy
Define FDA classification and clearance pathway
Market Analysis
Size market and identify early adopters
Reimbursement
Plan payer strategy and pricing model
Build Technical Excellence
Demonstrate feasibility with preliminary data, outline specific aims with measurable milestones, and showcase your team's expertise. NIH values rigorous science backed by initial proof-of-concept.
Perfect Your Pitch & Proposal
Use Altitut's AI-powered feedback to refine your value proposition, practice your specific aims, and ensure clarity in both written proposals and oral presentations. Iterate until your story resonates.
Pro Tip:
NIH reviewers spend approximately 15-20 minutes to make a funding decision on each proposal. Make every word count.
NIH Institute Opportunities
Target your proposal to the right NIH institute or center based on your research focus
National Cancer Institute
Cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment innovations
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Cardiovascular, pulmonary, and blood disease solutions
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics for infectious diseases
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Diabetes management, digestive health, and kidney disease
National Institute of Mental Health
Mental health diagnostics, treatments, and digital therapeutics
National Institute on Aging
Age-related disease prevention and healthy aging solutions
Purpose-Built Tools for Health Sciences
Everything you need to translate research into funded health ventures
Clinical Need Validation
Conduct structured interviews with clinicians, patients, and healthcare administrators to document unmet needs and validate product-market fit
NIH Proposal Templates
Pre-structured specific aims pages, research strategies, and commercialization plans aligned with NIH SBIR/STTR requirements
Regulatory Pathway Planning
Interactive tools to map FDA classification, clearance strategy, and compliance requirements for your medical device or therapeutic
Value Proposition Coach
AI-powered feedback on your clinical value proposition, ensuring you can articulate patient benefit, health economic impact, and competitive advantage
Ready to Translate Your Research?
Join health sciences faculty who are turning breakthrough research into NIH-funded ventures that improve patient lives