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Sensors (SE) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR. The Instrumentation and Hardware Systems topic addresses the research and development of new and improved instrumentation and related systems for a wide variety of commercial and industrial applications.
Proposals are sought in new sensing modalities, self-powered and energy efficient sensors, sensors for extreme environments, sensor fabrication techniques such as 3D printing and self-assembly, sensor signal read out, conditioning, and processing, and biodegradable sensors.
For sensor systems and algorithms, tomographic processing, 3D array, autonomous sensing, sensor fusion, extreme environment materials sensing, and remote sensing parametric inversion are of interest.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S.-based small businesses (fewer than 500 employees), 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 up to $305,000 for Phase I. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Sensors (SE) is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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