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NSF's America's Seed Fund provides non-dilutive SBIR/STTR funding for small businesses and startups developing innovative AI technologies across nearly all technology areas and markets. Phase I awards provide up to approximately $314,363 for concept validation, while Phase II awards provide up to approximately $2,095,748 for technology development and commercialization.
NSF funds AI startups in areas including artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, semiconductors, medical devices, energy, and more. The program takes zero equity and is open to first-time entrepreneurs from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Note: NSF has temporarily paused new Project Pitch submissions due to a lapse in SBIR/STTR congressional authorization (expired September 30, 2025), but H.
R. 5100 passed the House for a one-year extension through September 2026. Program Directors continue processing previously received pitches.
When submissions reopen, the program operates through Project Pitches reviewed by NSF staff, followed by invitations to submit full proposals.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Must be a for-profit company organized in the United States. The PI must be primarily employed by the small business at time of award. STTR requires a formal partnership with a U.S. research institution. Open to all technology areas including AI, ML, robotics, and related fields. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
NSF America's Seed Fund SBIR/STTR for AI Startups is funded by National Science Foundation. 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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.
Vinnova, Sweden's national innovation agency, funds projects developing applied AI solutions for Swedish industry through its Advanced Digitalization Programme. Each project can apply for between 2 and 10 million SEK (approximately $190,000 to $950,000 USD) covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. The total call budget is 60 million SEK. Projects run for 12-24 months and focus on two key areas: Intelligent Edge (AI for real-time application in the sensor chain) and AI-based decision support. All projects must address industrial needs and integrate gender equality and climate change perspectives. Scientific publications must be open access. A parallel call also funds AI and cybersecurity projects at 1-10 million SEK per project with a 50 million SEK total budget.
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