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NSF SBIR NewActive Small Business Innovation Research is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds high-risk, high-impact research and development by U.S. small businesses with strong commercial and societal potential. Awards reach up to 305,000 dollars for Phase I.
Eligible companies must have fewer than 500 employees, be located in the United States, and have at least 50% equity owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. NSF does not fund companies majority-owned by venture capital, private equity, or hedge funds. All funded work must be performed in the United States.
The principal investigator must be employed at least 20 hours per week by the applicant company. Applications begin with a Project Pitch submission, with funding decisions typically issued approximately six months after full proposal submission.
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How It Works - Get Started | 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 . 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 PI 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.
For more detailed information, check out the Eligibility Guide . Take the Project Pitch Assessment Submit your Project Pitch anytime. Hear back in about 1-2 months.
If you are invited to submit a proposal, complete these steps. We offer multiple submission deadlines, but proposals can be submitted anytime. Proposal Review & Decision About 6 months after you submit, you’ll be notified about funding.
Step 1. Take the project fit assessment Take the project pitch fit assessment to determine if your work meets the NSF’s technological innovation, commercial potential and broader impacts requirements.
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Project Pitch (written submission)
Full Proposal (by invitation only)
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For‑profit U. S. small businesses (under 500 employees). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $305,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was July 1, 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.
NSF SBIR – NewActive Small Business Innovation Research 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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