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Find similar grantsThis program supports emerging innovations in manufacturing with the potential to stimulate the nation's manufacturing sector by improving efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses (fewer than 500 employees) located in the United States, with at least 50% U. S. citizen or permanent resident ownership. All funded work must take place in the United States. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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NIST SBIR Phase I - Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology. NIST SBIR Phase I - Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics is a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that funds small businesses with innovative research and technology ideas in advanced manufacturing and robotics.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers (Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Adoption) is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This funding opportunity aims to improve U.S. industrial competitiveness by helping small and medium-sized manufacturers adopt advanced manufacturing technologies. It supports the establishment and operation of MEP Centers in specific states and a U.S. territory to strengthen manufacturing ecosystems, encourage the adoption of advanced technologies to improve production capacity, support supply chain integration, and develop a strong manufacturing workforce.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I for Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, and AI Measurement Science is sponsored by U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This program funds U. S. small businesses conducting research aligned with NIST priority areas, including advanced manufacturing, robotics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and quantum information science.
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