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Schmidt Marine Technology Partners (SMTP) is a grant from Schmidt Futures that supports development and deployment of transformative marine technologies to improve ocean health and stewardship. Funded projects accelerate innovations in ocean sensing, monitoring systems, autonomous marine vehicles, and data platforms enabling better understanding and management of marine ecosystems.
The program focuses on technologies with near-term potential for real-world application by ocean managers, conservation organizations, and research institutions. Eligible applicants include technology developers, startups, research institutions, and nonprofits working on ocean technology solutions. Award amounts vary by project; consult Schmidt Marine's current guidelines for specific funding levels and deadlines.
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Schmidt Marine Technology Partners - Login to Complete an Application or to Access Judging Panel Welcome to the Schmidt Marine Proposals Portal Schmidt Marine Technology Partners is a program of the Schmidt Family Foundation . Our program supports the development of ocean technologies that solve complex ocean health issues, and in most cases have strong commercialization potential.
Our goal is to tailor our assistance to the needs of individual groups, and to provide long-term support for efforts that show the most promise. We are happy to support a wide range of entities, whether academic researchers interested in spinning out new technologies, startups working out of garages, non-profits building open-source tech, or anyone else working on an innovative idea with the potential for significant impact.
For those who are waiting on a response regarding your proposal we appreciate your patience. We had a much stronger response this year than usual and are working our way through a large number of submissions. We will do our best to get a response to you shortly.
Schmidt Marine is no longer accepting new submissions for 2025 and will reopen the portal in early 2026.
We are looking for proposals centered on the development of novel technologies (technology readiness level 2-6) in the following four focus areas: Sustaining Fisheries: We are looking for technologies relating to reducing bycatch, reducing ghost gear, surveying fish populations, increasing seafood supply-chain transparency, increasing transparency at sea, gear redesign for increased sustainability, marine protected area monitoring and enforcement, or any other technology that increases the sustainability of the world’s wild-caught fisheries.
Habitat Health: We are looking for technologies that restore balance to ocean ecosystems. This includes technologies for the restoration and/or protection of key marine species, such as seaweed, seagrass, shellfish, and coral. We are also looking for technologies that monitor, mitigate, or prevent coastal pollution, or reduce the harm caused by invasive species.
Ocean Observing: We are looking for technologies that drive the field of oceanographic research forward. This includes novel sensor technologies, technologies relating to ocean data collection, processing, and sharing, or any other technology that allows researchers to do their work cheaper, longer, or on a larger geographic scope.
Network Support: We are looking for groups building services and tools to support the operational backbone of the marine tech community at large. This includes ocean hubs, competitions, community infrastructure and more. We are not interested in proposals relating to the following subjects: plastic pollution, oil spill cleanup, shipping efficiency and emissions, aquaculture, or marine renewable energy .
For further details on what Schmidt Marine funds please read FAQs here .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Open to university academics, non-profit organizations, start-up companies, or established businesses worldwide. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $100,000 - $500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Schmidt Sciences invites proposals for the 2026 Science of Trustworthy AI RFP, funding technical research that advances the science of building trustworthy AI systems. The program addresses three interconnected research aims: understanding why frontier AI systems develop misaligned goals that fail under distribution shift or pressure (Aim 1), creating valid evaluations and interventions to control what AI systems learn (Aim 2), and developing oversight mechanisms for superhuman AI capabilities and managing multi-agent risks (Aim 3). Beyond direct funding, awardees receive computing resources including GPUs and CPUs, software engineering support, API credits with frontier model providers, and access to a research community. The program is open globally and encourages cross-institutional and cross-geographic collaborations. Indirect costs are capped at 10% of total direct costs.
Sustainable Fisheries Initiative is sponsored by Schmidt Marine Technology Partners (a program of The Schmidt Family Foundation), Oceankind, and Builders Initiative. This initiative awards grants for the development of new tools and innovations that will improve the sustainability of global fisheries, including projects that utilize AI-driven detections to prevent illegal fishing and improve data collection.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Phase I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit in agriculturally-related areas. This can include app development for agricultural technology, rural development, and smart farming. Phase I aims to demonstrate technical feasibility.