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NSF has temporarily paused SBIR/STTR Project Pitch submissions due to lapse in congressional authorization. Stored deadline 2026-03-05 has passed.
America's Seed Fund NSF SBIR Phase I is a grant from the National Science Foundation that provides non-dilutive seed capital of up to ,000 to early-stage startups for research and development of deep technologies based on discoveries in fundamental science and engineering.
Since 1977, the program has funded approximately 400 companies per year across nearly all technology areas and markets, including artificial intelligence, energy, medical devices, robotics, and semiconductors. NSF takes no equity in funded companies, allowing founders to retain full control over their team, direction, and intellectual property.
Applications are evaluated based on technological innovativeness, commercial potential, and possible societal impact. Eligibility is limited to for-profit U.S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. The program encourages participation from first-time entrepreneurs across all 50 states and U.S. territories.
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America’s Seed Fund – NSF SBIR/STTR | 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 . Start your grant process here A microscopic image of the metals in a plant seedling being studied for its ability to clean contaminated environments.
Photo courtesy of Sigray , a small business revolutionizing x-ray research equipment through its patented innovations on x-ray source and optic technology. View image caption and credit We fund startups to build deep technologies for commercial success.
Seed capital for early stage product development We offer funding for early stage R&D and take no equity in your company — you retain full control over your team, the direction of your work, and your intellectual property. We can help fund your technology Join our regular webinars to learn more.
We fund startups across nearly all technology areas and markets like artificial intelligence, energy, medical devices, robotics, semiconductors, and many more.
Thermally optimized power amplifiers dramatically boost signal and broadband coverage Soctera Inc, a startup funded by America’s Seed Fund powered by the U.S. National Science Foundation, is developing thermally‑optimized gallium nitride (GaN) RF power amplifiers that boost signal range and efficiency—tackling connectivity and cooling challenges in 5G, rural broadband, telecom and radar applications. To learn more visit: https://www.
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com/ View featured successful NSF-funded companies Biomaterials startup uses enzymes to replace banned chemicals in consumer products Curie Co, a startup funded by America’s Seed Fund powered by the U.S. National Science Foundation, engineers biomaterials via precision fermentation—using enzymes inside microbial systems—to create sustainable, biodegradable ingredients for haircare, skincare, textiles, and more, replacing ingredients banned by the FDA.
To learn more visit: https://curieco. com/ . View featured successful NSF-funded companies New membrane filtration system for industrial processes Via Separations, a startup funded by America’s Seed Fund powered by the U.S. National Science Foundation, is creating membranes made with graphene oxide to revolutionize industrial filtration.
To learn more visit: https://viaseparations. com/ View featured successful NSF-funded companies Breast pumping bra automatically massages and compresses to increase milk output Lilu, a startup funded by America’s Seed Fund powered by the U.S. National Science Foundation, is creating a breast pumping bra that helps women produce more breast milk. To learn more visit: https://www.
wearlilu. com/ . View featured successful NSF-funded companies Immersive STEM Learning Platform Prisms of Reality is using an immersive educational software in virtual reality to demonstrate how multimodal and game-driven learning can be used to enhance math proficiencies, problem solving, and the ability to transfer mathematical knowledge across contexts.
To learn more visit: https://www. prismsvr. com.
View featured successful NSF-funded companies Voice biomarkers identify mental health challenges Kintsugi Mindful Wellness is using artificial intelligence to develop voice biomarker software to measure, predict, and scale access to mental healthcare. To learn more visit: https://www. kintsugihealth.
com/ . View featured successful NSF-funded companies Blood cleansing device removes pathogens Path Ex is developing a device to remove pathogens from blood. To learn more visit: https://pathex.
co/ . View featured successful NSF-funded companies New drug delivery technology for tumor treatment Tambo developed a new technology to activate drugs at specific locations within the body to treat diseases with lower doses of drugs and fewer toxic side effects. Learn more about Tambo’s technology at https://www.
shasqi. com/ . View featured successful NSF-funded companies View featured successful NSF-funded companies We support research and development of deep technologies - those that are based on discoveries in fundamental science and engineering.
As we review applications, we consider your technology’s innovativeness, commercial potential, and possible societal impact.
View featured successful NSF-funded companies National Science Foundation Photo Credit: Cyclopure | Cyclopure CP analytical chemists can measure DEXSORB@ efficiency at 1-2 part per trillion concentration We are America's Seed Fund Since 1977, America’s Seed Fund powered by NSF (also known as the NSF SBIR/STTR program) has helped startups develop their ideas and bring them to market. We funded about 400 companies each year.
Check out how NSF is making an impact We invite all tech entrepreneurs Our program fosters and encourages participation in innovation and entrepreneurship from all Americans as well as first-time entrepreneurs from all 50 states and U.S. territories. "The grants we received from NSF were instrumental in building the first version of our product and acquiring our first customers.
When we received our Phase I funding in 2010 we were two founders. As of 2022, our team within Cisco has grown to 700 employees and growing." CEO, ThousandEyes, acquired by Cisco for $1 billion, according to CNBC ( NSF-1058602 ) "Huge thanks NSF SBIR for giving us the chance to build the underlying foundational technology that is allowing us to dream big."
CEO of DataChat ( NSF-1853057 ) "NSF helped us refine our vision, figure out if our technology could be used for different applications, and helped us figure out if we can manufacture our technology in a scalable fashion — taking it from an academic project to a real-scale commercial project."
Co-founder and CEO of Via Separations ( NSF-1831203 ) "We were able to spin out from the University of Washington and get started as an independent company entirely with the support of our first NSF SBIR, and we are incredibly grateful for NSF’ continued support over the years!"
Co-Founder & CEO, A-Alpha Bio ( NSF-1950992 ) Credit: NSF-funded Electra ( NSF-2039232 ) uses chemistry and renewable energy to transform iron ore into 99% pure iron. Here, an employee examines a solution in the R&D lab. Credit: Electra
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Project Fit Assessment: Describe the core scientific/engineering innovation underlying your proposed technology
Project Pitch: Summarize the technology innovation, commercial opportunity, and team qualifications
Full Proposal: Technical Approach — describe the R&D plan and innovation
Full Proposal: Commercial Potential — describe the market opportunity and path to commercialization
Full Proposal: Societal Impact — explain the broader societal benefits of the proposed work
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: For-profit U. S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $305,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 5, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education & Human Resources (IUSE: EHR) Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program promotes novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating and using new knowledge about STEM teaching and learning to improve STEM education for undergraduate students. It supports projects that bring recent advances in STEM knowledge into undergraduate education, adapt, improve, and incorporate evidence-based practices, and lay the groundwork for institutional improvement in STEM education. Professional development for instructors to ensure adoption of new and effective pedagogical techniques is a potential topic of interest.
Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program invites innovative multidisciplinary and multisector investigations focused on convergent research and education activities in wildland fire. It supports research that can inform risk management and response, adaptation, and resilience across infrastructures, communities, cultures, and natural environments. Relevant topics include developing novel materials and methods for retrofitting existing buildings and remediating buildings following wildfire and smoke events.
Structural and Architectural Engineering and Materials (SAEM) program is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The SAEM program supports fundamental research for advancing knowledge and innovation in structural and architectural engineering and materials that promotes a holistic approach to analysis and design, construction, operation, maintenance, retrofit, and repair of structures. This could involve research relevant to framing techniques or materials.
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is sponsored by Administration for Community Living. Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is a forecasted funding opportunity on Grants.gov from Administration for Community Living. Fiscal Year: 2026. Assistance Listing Number(s): 93.433. <p>The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to ...
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize is a grant from The J.M. Kaplan Fund recognizing early-stage social entrepreneurs working on environmental, heritage, and social justice challenges. The prize rewards individuals and organizations demonstrating innovative, entrepreneurial approaches to enduring problems. Applications for the 2025 prize were accepted February 11 through April 25, 2025 via an online portal. Spanish-language applications are welcomed, and a Spanish application form is available for download. The prize is biennial and open to a broad range of applicants across the United States working on forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of environment, community, and cultural heritage.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) is a financial assistance program from NYS EFC and NYS Department of Health providing low-interest loans and grants to upgrade drinking water infrastructure in New York State. Eligible borrowers include community water systems and nonprofit non-community water systems. Projects must be listed on the Department of Health's Intended Use Plan (IUP) before applying. The program prioritizes projects addressing public health risks, aging infrastructure, and emerging contaminant compliance, with enhanced funding available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.