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NIST SBIR Phase I - Advanced Manufacturing and Materials is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology. Funds the development of innovative tools and materials for the construction industry, including AI-guided robotics for residential building improvements.
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The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program for CHIPS for America – CHIPS Metrology seeks applications from eligible applicants to explore the technical merit or feasibility of an innovative idea or technology with the aim of developing a viable product or service that will be introduced to the commercial microelectronics marketplace. This NOFO contains multiple topics on research projects for critically needed measurement services, tools, and instrumentation; innovative manufacturing metrologies; novel assurance and provenance technologies and advanced metrology research and development (R&D) testbeds to help secure U.S. leadership in the global semiconductor industry. Funding Opportunity Number: 2024-SBIR-CHIPS-01. Assistance Listing: 11.042,11.620. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST.
FY 2026 NIST Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is an annual federal funding opportunity from the National Institute of Standards and Technology offering up to $100,000 to U.S. small businesses with 500 or fewer employees. The program supports science and technology-based firms conducting research and development in measurement science, standards, and related NIST priority areas. Applicants must have strong research capabilities aligned with topics listed in the annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on Grants.gov. Phase II awards are available only to businesses that successfully complete Phase I projects. The application deadline is April 1, 2026.
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