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Page explicitly marked archived; solicitation PD 13-1639 (Oct 1, 2013 deadline) has been superseded by PD 22-7569.
Sensors (SE) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This NSF SBIR/STTR topic seeks proposals in new sensing modalities, self-powered and energy-efficient sensors, sensors for extreme environments, and sensor fabrication techniques.
While not explicitly limited to counter-UAS, passive acoustic sensors for drone detection could fall under 'new sensing modalities' or 'sensor systems and algorithms' for autonomous sensing and sensor fusion.
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Sensors and Sensing Systems (SSS) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Sensors and Sensing Systems (SSS) Archived funding opportunity This document has been archived. See PD 22-7569 for the latest version.
Important information for proposers and award recipients All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements . All NSF grants and cooperative agreements are subject to the applicable set of NSF award terms and conditions . NSF has updated its research security policies for NSF funded projects.
The Sensors and Sensing System (SSS) program funds fundamental research on sensors and sensing systems. Such fundamental research includes the discovery and characterization of new sensing modalities, fundamental theories for aggregation and analysis of sensed data, fundamentally new approaches for data transmission, and approaches for addressing uncertain and/or partial sensor data.
Innovative research in nonlinear prediction, filtering and estimation in the context of sensing systems is also considered in this program. The program does not fund developmental projects, such as sensor development or applications studies.
Proposals offering fundamental research topics that are enabled by sensor development or sensor system development should be submitted to the relevant CMMI program in which the fundamental research contribution is being made. In such a case, the SSS program should be listed as a secondary program. Proposals that do not address CMMI relevant research should be submitted to programs in the appropriate division within NSF.
Depending on the research objective of the work proposed, PIs submitting proposals in the areas of biosensing and biomedical sensors should consider sending their proposals to the Biosensing, Biophotonics or Biomedical Engineering program in the Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems (CBET), and also for areas of biosensing, sensors and actuators they should consider the Electronics, Photonics, and Magnetic Devices (EPMD) or the Communications, Circuits, and Sensing-systems (CCSS) program of the division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ECCS).
Additional program resources Dear Colleague Letter: Information to Principal Investigators (PIs) Planning to Submit Proposals to the Sensors and Sensing Systems (SSS) Program October 1, 2013 Deadline The Mechanism Design Proposal Review Process Pilot for the Sensors & Sensing Systems Program Informational Webinar Dear Colleague Letter: Information to Principal Investigators (PIs) Planning to Submit Proposals to the Sensors and Sensing Systems (SSS) Program October 1, 2013, Deadline Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for Engineering (ENG) Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (ENG/CMMI)
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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. The Principal Investigator must be legally employed at least 20 hours a week by the company. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I can be up to $250,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Sensors (SE) 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.
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