For a small business exploring NCI SBIR funding, describe the core purpose and characteristics of both Omnibus and Targeted Solicitations. Additionally, identify and state the name of the specific grant program designed to support companies transitioning from Phase II to commercialization.
Navigate to sbir.cancer.gov. Click on 'Small Business Funding'. Click on 'Grant Opportunities'. Navigate to the 'NCI SBIR/STTR Omnibus Grant Solicitations' page to gather its characteristics. Return to the 'Small Business Grant Opportunities' page. Navigate to the 'Targeted Solicitations' page to gather its characteristics. Identify the name of the grant program for Phase II to commercialization transition from the navigation menu or page content.
Successfully navigate to the 'Grant Opportunities' page. Accurately describe Omnibus Solicitations as having a broad scope and being investigator-initiated. Accurately describe Targeted Solicitations as focusing on specific research areas or NCI-defined needs. Identify and state the name of the grant program for Phase II to commercialization transition as 'Phase IIB Bridge Award' or 'Bridge Award'.