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America's Seed Fund powered by NSF (Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs) is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This program provides non-dilutive funding to U. S.
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Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs SBIR/STTR: Developing Deep Technologies that Advance U.S. Competitiveness and Security | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs SBIR/STTR: Developing Deep Technologies that Advance U.S. Competitiveness and Security Important information for proposers and award recipients All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements .
All NSF grants and cooperative agreements are subject to the applicable set of NSF award terms and conditions . NSF has updated its research security policies for NSF funded projects. Supports startups and small businesses in transforming high-risk technologies into commercially impactful products and services that strengthen U.S. innovation, drive economic growth, create jobs and expand the nation's scientific and technical workforce.
Supports startups and small businesses in transforming high-risk technologies into commercially impactful products and services that strengthen U.S. innovation, drive economic growth, create jobs and expand the nation's scientific and technical workforce.
NSF invests in scientific discoveries, technological breakthroughs, and transformative innovations that strengthen economic growth, enhance security, and improve the lives of Americans and people around the world.
In support of this mission, NSF is relaunching its SBIR/STTR programs (also known as America’s Seed Fund powered by NSF) following enactment of the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act to invest in startups and small businesses transforming high-risk technologies into products and services with commercial impacts.
By investing federal R&D funds in start-ups and small businesses, NSF strengthens the national economy by stimulating private sector innovation, commercializing federally-funded research outputs, and supporting the American scientific enterprise. This investment enhances job creation while developing and expanding the U.S. workforce.
The NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund across nearly all technology areas and market sectors; the programs do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. Each company can receive up to $2 million for R&D. NSF takes no equity and awardees keep full ownership of their company and intellectual property.
In addition to these SBIR/STTR programs, NSF is also separately piloting a new emphasis area (see here) focused on enabling technologies that include next-generation instrumentation, novel experimental platforms, and other scientific equipment to advance the frontiers of scientific discovery and strengthen the American scientific and engineering enterprise. July 9, 2026 - NSF SBIR/STTR Office Hours: Research.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. -based startups and small businesses developing deep technologies. Small businesses located in the United States are eligible. Project Pitch submission is required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $305,000 for Phase I; up to $1,250,000 for Phase II (up to $2 million total over 42+ months). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
America's Seed Fund powered by NSF (Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs) is funded by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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