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AI & Machine Learning Grants 2026-2027 is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF SBIR for AI & Machine Learning program focuses on cutting-edge technologies in deep learning-based AI systems and AI-based hardware. It includes healthcare AI, such as disease detection, drug discovery, clinical decision support, medical imaging, and patient monitoring.
The program emphasizes next-generation AI technologies that are safe, reliable, fair, robust, privacy-preserving, and computationally efficient.
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Project Summary (1 page): overview of project vision and goals
Project Description Section 3.a: Overview and Rationale
Project Description Section 3.b: Research Plan — foundational AI objectives, use-inspired integration, five-year timeline, partner roles
Project Description Section 3.c.1: Education and workforce development broader impacts
Project Description Section 3.c.2: Broadening participation plans with evidence-based strategies
Project Description Section 3.c.3: Collaboration and knowledge transfer
Project Description Section 3.d: Key Personnel, Management, and Integration Plan — organizational structure, management team roles, external advisory board plan
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses (fewer than 500 employees) located in the United States. At least 50% of the company's equity must be owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $305,000 (Phase I), up to $1,250,000 (Phase II). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
AI & Machine Learning Grants 2026-2027 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.
The solicitation lists 12 required documents: Cover sheet, Project Summary (1 page), Project Description (25 pages max for full proposal), References cited, Biographical sketches (3 pages per person), and Budget (5-year breakdown), among others (the full list is in the Required Documents section on this page). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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