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Find similar grantsCloud and High-Performance Computing (CH) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR). This topic focuses on innovations that result in substantial improvements to cloud computing or high-performance computing platforms.
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Cloud and High-Performance Computing – Apply Today | NSF SBIR For proposal preparation and submission instructions, click here . The SBIR/STTR program looks forward to receiving the submission of new Project Pitches in response to the new solicitations beginning on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Please direct any questions to sbir@nsf.
gov . Cloud and High-Performance Computing (CH) Development of OrganoBait synthetic bait, the NSF-Supported projected from Kepley BioSystems to provide an ocean-restorative alternative bait product Cloud and High-Performance Computing (CH) The Cloud and High-Performance Computing (HPC) topic focuses on innovations that result in substantial improvements to cloud computing or high-performance computing platforms.
These improvements may be to computing power and efficiency, energy management, data storage, latency, data integrity and availability, cost, or any other factor of importance in such platforms, and may result from software- or hardware-based innovations.
These subtopic areas are meant to serve as examples; all proposals with technical innovation and significant commercial potential are welcome, regardless of the specific area of focus of the project. CH1. Algorithms and Applications CH2.
Computational Architecture CH3. Convergence of AI and Cloud/HPC CH5. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability CH6.
In-memory Processing CH9. Performance Monitoring CH10. Processing on Encrypted Data CH11.
Processor Architecture and Design CH12. Resilience and Resource Management CH13. Other Cloud and High-Performance Computing Technologies Application process for Cloud and High-Performance Computing (CH) funding Eligibility for Cloud and High-Performance Computing (CH) 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 Cloud and High-Performance Computing (CH) proposals + Take our project assessment to see if your work might be a good fit for NSF funding. 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.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 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. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Cloud and High-Performance Computing (CH) is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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