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NOAA AI and Machine Learning Research Grants (SBIR Program) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) SBIR. This program funds research applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to space science, Earth science, and aerospace technology challenges. Projects may address areas such as space weather, planetary science, Earth observation, human spaceflight, and deep space exploration.
Specific opportunities are released through NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) program and other solicitations. NOAA's SBIR program specifically funds small businesses to develop innovative technologies that align with NOAA's mission, including AI and machine learning applications.
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All SBIR proposals must relate to the NOAA mission and should have commercial applications outside of NOAA. All SBIR applications must be made in response to the NOAA Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), which is made available once per year on this site and through the Grants. gov website.
The FY 2025 Phase I Funding Opportunity is now closed. To view past NOAA SBIR-funded projects, click here. NOAA Technology Partnerships Office Our mission is to foster preeminent science and technological innovation through federal investments in research and development (R&D), partnerships or licensing opportunities at NOAA.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I up to $190,000; Phase II awards up to $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NOAA AI and Machine Learning Research Grants (SBIR Program) is funded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) SBIR. 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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NOAA AI and Data Science Research Grants (SBIR Program) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) SBIR. This competitive grant program funds U. S. small businesses developing innovative, commercially viable AI and data science solutions relevant to NOAA's mission. Projects should support one of NOAA's science and technology priorities, including artificial intelligence.
NOAA AI and Data Science Research Grants is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) SBIR. This competitive grant program funds U. S. small businesses developing innovative, commercially viable AI and data science solutions relevant to NOAA's mission, including extreme events, coastal resilience, the changing ocean, and climate change mitigation.
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