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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program supports U.S. small businesses in building deep technologies for commercial success, specifically focusing on cutting-edge technologies in deep learning-based AI systems and AI-based hardware.
It emphasizes next-generation AI technologies that are safe, reliable, fair, robust, privacy-preserving, and efficient. The program provides seed capital for early-stage product development and does not take equity in the company.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. small businesses (fewer than 500 employees) with at least 50% U.S. citizen or permanent resident ownership. NSF does not fund companies majority-owned by multiple venture capital, private equity, or hedge funds. The principal investigator (tech lead) must be legally employed at least 20 hours a week by the company seeking funding and commit to at least one month (173 hours) of work on a funded project per six months of project duration. All funded work, including work done by consultants and contractors, needs to take place in the United States. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $305,000 (Phase I); up to $1,250,000 (Phase II). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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