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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program - Artificial Intelligence (AI) topic is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This NSF SBIR topic focuses on cutting-edge technologies in deep learning-based AI systems and AI-based hardware. It emphasizes next-generation AI that is safe, reliable, fair, robust against sophisticated adversaries, privacy-preserving, and efficient.
It also includes cutting-edge hardware technologies for sustainable AI and edge devices.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, 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. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $50,000 - $275,000 (Phase I); $750,000 - $1.8 million (Phase II) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is December 22, 2025. 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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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
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Smart Health and Biomedical Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Science (SCH) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) & National Institutes of Health (NIH). This interagency program supports transformative high-risk, high-reward advances in computer and information science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, behavioral and/or cognitive research to address pressing questions in the biomedical and public health communities. It emphasizes scientific and engineering innovations by interdisciplinary teams developing novel methods to intelligently collect, sense, connect, analyze, and interpret data from individuals, devices, and systems to enable discovery and optimize health, particularly leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). America's Seed Fund, powered by NSF, offers non-dilutive funding to startups and small businesses for use-inspired research and development (R&D) of unproven, leading-edge technology innovations that address societal challenges. The program aims to transform scientific and engineering discoveries into products and services with commercial and societal impact.
CalSEED Concept Award is a grant from the California Energy Commission that provides $150,000 in funding to early-stage clean energy innovators in California. The program targets individuals, businesses, and nonprofits developing hardware, software, or integrated solutions at Technology Readiness Levels 2-4. Eligible technology areas rotate each cycle and have included battery recycling and reuse, long-duration energy storage, medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification, industrial electrification, and advanced EV charging. Applicants must be located in California, have under $1 million in private funding, and propose innovations that benefit California ratepayers. Concept Award winners also receive professional development resources and access to accelerator programs, and may compete for a subsequent $450,000 Prototype Award.
Microsoft's AI Economy Institute (AIEI) invites proposals for its third global research cohort, focused on how frontier firms adopting and deploying AI are transforming work, productivity, and economic structures. Awards of $75,000 support independent, policy-relevant scholarship by researchers at accredited universities or research institutions worldwide. The research period runs April through November 2026, culminating in a book publication in January 2027. Eligible principal investigators must hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree for at least three years. Up to two PIs are accepted per proposal. Deadline: March 31, 2026.