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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Learning and Cognition Technologies (LC) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This SBIR topic supports innovative technologies that disrupt educational norms and challenge conventional methods of content delivery and workforce development, with a focus on foundational research.
Technologies can include AI in education, training tools, upskilling, improving health and well-being, and platforms for learning and cognition development. Limited studies with human subjects are acceptable for feasibility/proof-of-concept.
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Learning and Cognition Technologies Grant – Apply Today | NSF SBIR Check recent critical alerts! (Last updated 4/16/2026) NSF will resume the submission of new Project Pitches to the SBIR/STTR programs in the coming weeks. Program Directors will continue to process Project Pitches that were previously received.
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Learning and Cognition Technologies (LC) The Learning and Cognitions Technologies topic aims to support entrepreneurs and startups at the earliest stages of development of innovative, differentiated and novel innovations which disrupt educational norms, challenge conventional methods of content delivery and workforce development with measurable results while remaining firmly anchored in foundational research.
They equip individuals for success in emerging industries and undefined roles, bridging the gap between established curricula and the swiftly evolving knowledge landscape.
Technologies in this portfolio include those applying AI in education or workforce development, training tools, upskilling an aging workforce, improving health and wellbeing, as well as technologies as an enabling platform to deliver innovative approaches to learning and cognition development which leverage groundbreaking technological advancements rooted in research.
Limited studies with human subjects may be acceptable to the extent that they are performed in support of feasibility, such as proof-of-concept studies of early-stage technologies. Proposals that request support for clinical studies will be deemed noncompliant with the SBIR/STTR solicitations and returned without review. LC1.
Advanced Learning Technologies LC2. Workforce Development and Upskilling LC3. Advanced Analytics for Learning and Cognition LC4.
Innovative Approaches to Multimodal Learning LC5. Other Learning and Cognition Technologies Application process for Learning and Cognition Technologies (LC) funding Eligibility for Learning and Cognition Technologies (LC) 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 Learning and Cognition Technologies (LC) proposals + Take our project assessment to see if your work might be a good fit for NSF funding.
Immersive STEM Learning Platform Prisms of Reality is using an immersive educational software in virtual reality to demonstrate how multimodal and game-driven learning can be used to enhance math proficiencies, problem solving, and the ability to transfer mathematical knowledge across contexts. To learn more visit: https://www. prismsvr.
com Learning math using music and psychology Muzology is developing a learning platform to help students learn math. Grounded in psychology, Muzology’s platform helps students learn algebra concepts with music. To learn more visit: https://www.
muzology. com/ 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.
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Project Fit Assessment: describe how your project fits within NSF SBIR/STTR program scope
Project Pitch: demonstrate technological innovation and commercial potential
Full Proposal: Technical Approach (detail the scientific/engineering innovation)
Full Proposal: Broader Impacts (describe societal and educational impact of the research)
Full Proposal: Commercial Potential (describe the market opportunity and path to commercialization)
LC1: Advanced Learning Technologies - describe approach to improving educational delivery
LC2: Workforce Development and Upskilling - describe approach to training and reskilling workers
LC3: Advanced Analytics for Learning and Cognition - describe data-driven learning insights
LC4: Innovative Approaches to Multimodal Learning - describe multimodal learning environment innovations
LC5: Other Learning and Cognition Technologies - describe novel approaches outside LC1-LC4
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
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 primarily employed by the small business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $305,000 for Phase I; up to $1,250,000 for Phase II. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Learning and Cognition Technologies (LC) 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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