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"Augmented Virtual and Mixed Reality (AV/VR/MR) - NSF SBIR" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Augmented Virtual and Mixed Reality (AV/VR/MR) - NSF SBIR is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program provides grant funding for startups developing augmented and virtual reality technologies. It includes applications of AI in education or workforce development, training tools, upskilling, and platforms for shared experiences, virtual collaboration, and experiential learning.
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Augmented Virtual and Mixed Reality – Apply Today | NSF SBIR Check recent critical alerts! (Last updated 4/16/2026) NSF will resume the submission of new Project Pitches to the SBIR/STTR programs in the coming weeks. Program Directors will continue to process Project Pitches that were previously received.
Please direct any questions to sbir@nsf. gov .
Augmented Virtual and Mixed Reality (AV/VR/MR) bioMASON Inc interior and exterior façade tile made with biocement, which is less costly and more sustainable than its traditional counterpart Augmented Virtual and Mixed Reality (AV/VR/MR) The Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Reality (AR/VR/MR) topic aims to support entrepreneurs and startups at the earliest stages of development of innovative, differentiated and novel hardware/software that can create shared experiences to translate research-based insights into commercializable opportunities for scalable, real-world application.
Technologies in this portfolio include those applying AI in education or workforce development, training tools, upskilling an aging workforce, improving health and wellbeing, as well as technologies as an enabling platform to deliver shared experiences, virtual collaboration, and experiential learning. AV1. Differentiated Hardware Technologies for AR/VR/MR AV2.
Differentiated Software Technologies for AR/VR/MR AV3. UI/UX for Immersive AR/VR/MR AV4. Advanced Analytics for Collaboration in AR/VR/MR AV5.
Other Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality Technologies Application process for Augmented Virtual and Mixed Reality (AV/VR/MR) funding Eligibility for Augmented Virtual and Mixed Reality (AV/VR/MR) 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 Augmented Virtual and Mixed Reality (AV/VR/MR) proposals + Take our project assessment to see if your work might be a good fit for NSF funding.
Misapplied Sciences, Inc. We invest up to $2 million in seed funding and take zero equity. We’re looking for companies that are transformative, high-risk, have a market pull, and are scaleable.
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, with at least 50% U.S. citizen or permanent resident ownership. NSF does not fund companies majority-owned by multiple venture capital firms, private equity firms, or hedge funds. All funded work and the principal investigator's employment must be in the U.S. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The most recent published deadline was April 16, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Augmented Virtual and Mixed Reality (AV/VR/MR) - NSF SBIR 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.
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