NIH Institute / Center · DC (NIDCD)

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

71 funded awards, $40.7M total, FY2023-FY2025.

Data current as of 2026-05-11

Pattern read

NIDCD is a small SBIR funder (71 records / $41M) with a focused portfolio in hearing, speech, balance, and chemosensory work. Top tags are tools/assays, neural interfaces (cochlear/auditory), rehabilitation technology, and medical devices. Median award is $338K. Concentration is high at 25.4%. With a small total awardee pool, repeat winners make up a noticeable share. STTR participation (R41 at 13) is meaningful relative to total volume.

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 NIDCD

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