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U.S. National Science Foundation

Government·United States·3 programs

NSF's SBIR/STTR programs (America's Seed Fund powered by NSF) put non-dilutive federal R&D money into U.S. startups and small businesses turning high-risk deep technology into commercial products. The programs fund across nearly all technology areas and market sectors, including AI and software, and do not solicit specific technologies.

What U.S. National Science Foundation funds

NSF SBIR/STTR Fast-TrackGovernment R&D
U.S. National Science Foundation
up to $1,555,555
Cash

Combined Phase I and Phase II NSF award of up to $1,555,555, requiring a Project Pitch invitation and a heavier PI time commitment than the standard Phase I route.

Non-dilutive97 days leftCompany requiredUnder 500 staffUnited States only
NSF SBIR/STTR Phase IIGovernment R&D
U.S. National Science Foundation
up to $1,250,000
Cash

Follow-on NSF award of up to $1,250,000 over a typical 24 months, open only to companies that already hold an NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I award.

Non-dilutive97 days leftCompany requiredUnder 500 staffUnited States only
NSF SBIR/STTR Phase IGovernment R&D
U.S. National Science Foundation
up to $305,000
Cash

Non-dilutive NSF R&D grant of up to $305,000 for a 6-18 month feasibility project, open only to U.S. small businesses that first pass NSF's Project Pitch screen.

Non-dilutive97 days leftCompany requiredUnder 500 staffUnited States only

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