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Agricultural Technologies (AG) SBIR/STTR Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The Agricultural Technologies topic supports innovations enabling farm production ecosystems that support the proper utilization of natural resources. Such technologies may encompass systems-level and multidisciplinary solutions to enable complex agricultural practices that support increased biodiversity balanced with yield production.
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Agricultural Technologies Grant – Apply Today | NSF SBIR Check recent critical alerts! (Last updated 12/22/2025) NSF has temporarily paused the submission of new Project Pitches to the SBIR/STTR programs due to the lapse in congressional authorization. Program Directors will continue to process Project Pitches that were previously received.
Please direct any questions to sbir@nsf. gov . Agricultural Technologies (AG) Development of OrganoBait synthetic bait, the NSF-Supported projected from Kepley BioSystems to provide an ocean-restorative alternative bait product Agricultural Technologies (AG) The Agricultural Technologies topic supports innovations enabling farm production ecosystems that support the proper utilization of natural resources.
Such technologies may encompass systems-level and multidisciplinary solutions to enable complex agricultural practices that support increased biodiversity balanced with yield production. AG2. Expanding Access to Farming AG3.
Food Waste Mitigation AG4. Harvesting Complex Systems AG5. Improved Resilience through Interspecies Interchange AG6.
Nature-based Solutions AG8. Precision Agriculture AG9. Resilient Supply & Distribution AG10.
Other Agricultural Technologies Application process for Agricultural Technologies (AG) funding Eligibility for Agricultural Technologies (AG) funding + Your company must be a small business (fewer than 500 employees) located in the United States. At least 50% of your company’s equity must be owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
NSF does not fund companies that are majority-owned by multiple venture capital firms, private equity firms, or hedge funds, to participate in SBIR and STTR. All funded work, including work done by consultants and contractors, needs to take place in the United States. The project’s principal investigator (tech lead) must be legally employed at least 20 hours a week by the company seeking funding.
The principal investigator doesn’t need any advanced degrees. The principal investigator needs to commit to at least one month (173 hours) of work on a funded project per six months of project duration. Evaluation Criteria: What We Look for When Evaluating Agricultural Technologies (AG) proposals + Take our project assessment to see if your work might be a good fit for NSF funding.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses (fewer than 500 employees) located in the United States, with at least 50% equity owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The project's principal investigator must be legally employed at least 20 hours a week by the company. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
Agricultural Technologies (AG) SBIR/STTR Program is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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