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Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) is sponsored by Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). The AFOSR STTR program involves small businesses in Air Force-relevant defense research and enables them to commercialize innovative technologies for U.S. economic competitiveness.
It provides an incentive for small companies, academic institutions, and non-profit research institutions to work together to move technical ideas from the laboratory to the marketplace.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses partnered with at least one academic or non-profit research institution. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: up to $100,000 for one year; Phase II: up to $750,000 for two years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) is funded by Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Air Force Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) is sponsored by Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). Supports individual early career scientists and engineers who show exceptional ability and promise for conducting basic research in science and engineering, including areas relevant to computer science that align with Air Force and Space Force missions.
Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research is sponsored by Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). AFOSR solicits proposals for basic research in areas that offer significant benefits to national warfighting and peacekeeping capabilities, which can include research into information science and influence. AFOSR fosters, supports, and conducts research within Air Force, university, and industry laboratories.
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