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NSF has temporarily paused submission of new Project Pitches to all SBIR/STTR programs due to a lapse in congressional authorization.
Semiconductors (SBIR/STTR) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program supports startups and small businesses in the research and development of new designs, materials, devices, and manufacturing systems that have the potential for impactful change in the semiconductor and microelectronics industry.
Sub-topics include electronic devices, materials, IC design, microelectronics packaging, novel sensors, processing and metrology, sustainable manufacturing, wide bandgap power devices, and other semiconductor technologies.
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Semiconductors Grant – Apply Today | NSF SBIR Check recent critical alerts! (Last updated 12/22/2025) NSF has temporarily paused the submission of new Project Pitches to the SBIR/STTR programs due to the lapse in congressional authorization. Program Directors will continue to process Project Pitches that were previously received.
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The Semiconductors topic addresses the research and development of new designs, materials, devices and manufacturing systems that have the potential for impactful change in the semiconductor and microelectronics industry. S3. Integrated Circuit Design S4.
Microelectronics Packaging and Systems Integration S5. Novel Semiconductor-based Sensors S6. Processing and Metrology Technology S7.
Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing S8. Wide Bandgap Power Devices and Materials S9. Other Semiconductor Technologies Application process for Semiconductors (S) funding Eligibility for Semiconductors (S) funding + 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 principal investigator 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.
Evaluation Criteria: What We Look for When Evaluating Semiconductors (S) proposals + Take our project assessment to see if your work might be a good fit for NSF funding. We invest up to $2 million in seed funding and take zero equity. We’re looking for companies that are transformative, high-risk, have a market pull, and are scaleable.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses (fewer than 500 employees) located in the United States, with at least 50% equity owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. NSF does not fund companies majority-owned by multiple venture capital firms, private equity firms, or hedge funds. 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.
Semiconductors (SBIR/STTR) 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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