About
State Resources, Accelerators, and Incubators is a directory initiative compiled and maintained by the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to provide a comprehensive mapping of life science support infrastructure across the United States. Based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the organization functions as a reference resource rather than a traditional accelerator with direct investment activities. The directory aggregates information about incubators, accelerators, professional networks, and organizations operating throughout the country that provide specialized services to early-stage life science companies and researchers. The platform serves as a centralized hub for small business applicants seeking commercialization support, grant-writing coaching, and other business development services essential to translating research into viable commercial ventures. The resource is particularly valuable for entrepreneurs navigating the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs administered by NIH and NIDA. By consolidating state-level resources into a single accessible database, the directory reduces fragmentation in the ecosystem and helps founders identify relevant local and regional support services tailored to their stage and sector. The initiative reflects a public health investment approach focused on enabling innovation in drug abuse research and related life science fields. Access to the directory is provided through the NIDA website, making it a free public resource for any entrepreneur or researcher seeking to commercialize federal research or develop solutions in regulated life science sectors.