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America's Seed Fund powered by NSF (SBIR/STTR Phase I) is a grant from the National Science Foundation that funds early-stage technology commercialization for small businesses with high growth potential. The program supports research and development projects that explore the commercial and scientific feasibility of innovative technologies, with Phase I awards of up to $305,000.
Eligible applicants are for-profit U.S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees, at least 51% U.S. owned, and not majority-owned by venture capital, private equity, or hedge funds. All funded work must take place in the United States. The next application deadline is July 2, 2026.
Note: NSF has temporarily paused new Project Pitch submissions due to a lapse in congressional SBIR/STTR authorization.
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How It Works - Get Started | 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 . 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 PI 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.
For more detailed information, check out the Eligibility Guide . Take the Project Pitch Assessment Submit your Project Pitch anytime. Hear back in about 1-2 months.
If you are invited to submit a proposal, complete these steps. We offer multiple submission deadlines, but proposals can be submitted anytime. Proposal Review & Decision About 6 months after you submit, you’ll be notified about funding.
Step 1. Take the project fit assessment Take the project pitch fit assessment to determine if your work meets the NSF’s technological innovation, commercial potential and broader impacts requirements.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: For-profit U. S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees; must be at least 51% U. S. owned. 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 July 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
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