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Find similar grantsThe page lists a Request for Information (RFI) due July 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET (posted May 27, 2026). This is the RFI phase, not a full proposal solicitation. The broader NSF Tech Accelerators initiative was launched in 2026 and full funding solicitations are expected later.
NSF Tech Accelerators is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF Tech Accelerators initiative aims to move emerging 'deep-tech' research from laboratories into scalable, market-ready technologies.
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NSF Tech Accelerators | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) NSF launches Tech Accelerators initiative to speed key technologies to the market faster Fast-tracking technology breakthroughs to market Bold ideas and rapid technology innovation are critical to solving the nation's toughest challenges.
The U.S. National Science Foundation Tech Accelerators make that possible by moving discoveries from lab to market faster than ever before. Launched in 2026, the NSF Tech Accelerators transforms research outputs emanating from basic research into scalable, market-ready technologies that strengthen the U.S. economy and national security.
By uniting cross-sector partnerships to leverage expertise and resources, NSF Tech Accelerators remove commercialization barriers, address ecosystem gaps and foster collaboration—ensuring breakthrough technologies move swiftly to the marketplace and reach Americans faster. A unique innovation initiative NSF Tech Accelerators invest in teams and provide comprehensive guidance and support throughout the entire lab-to-market pathway.
Funded teams benefit from strategic partnerships, mentorship and commercialization resources focused on customer discovery, innovation processes and other entrepreneurial skills to take their technology to the next level.
With fast-paced, clear research milestones and actionable outcomes (e.g., patents, licenses, entity formation, partnerships, pilots, demos and other scaling methods), the initiative accelerates translation at speed and scale, strengthening the nation's workforce in deep technology areas.
The initiative's framework is built on six pillars: Lab-to-market acceleration NSF invests in early-stage research to de-risk deep-tech, remove commercialization barriers and prepare novel technologies for market adoption and uptake. Advancing deep technologies Funded topics tackle technical challenges with a focus on bolstering the U.S. economy and national security in deep technology areas.
Funded teams combine technical domain expertise across disciplines and sectors to bring breakthrough technologies to the market faster. Entrepreneurial resources Participants benefit from mentorship and entrepreneurial resources to advance technologies toward the market. Teams collaborate with partners in industry, government and academia who provide critical insights, infrastructure and pathways to market adoption and uptake.
Commercialization expertise NSF Tech Accelerators provide deep domain and commercialization expertise to prepare technologies for market adoption, uptake and follow-on investment. Request for Information for U.S. National Science Foundation to establish NSF Tech Accelerators Notice ID: NSF-RFI-FY26-TechAccelerators Due date: July 14, 2026 at 4:00 p. m.
ET To learn more about the RFI, view the informational webinar presentation and a recording of the informational webinar and a Q&A session.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual research and innovation teams will be able to apply through selected Tech Accelerators. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
NSF Tech Accelerators 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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