This session will explore ARPA-H’s unique SBIR/STTR funding opportunities and the distinctive commercialization support designed to propel breakthrough companies forward. Attendees will hear firsthand from ARPA-H funded small business performers about their experiences leveraging tailored industry experts and acceleration services to drive their ideas from early-product to patient impact. The discussion will provide an insider’s view from investors on navigating market success in a rapidly evolving sector, including how to combine sources of capital in a challenging environment. Expect to leave with practical strategies and fresh perspectives on ARPA-H’s small business program, open funding opportunities, and the dynamic support ecosystem designed to maximize entrepreneurial impact in health innovation. This program provides an onramp to broader agency initiatives, seeding new ideas, and accelerating solutions that advance ARPA-H's mission.