NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II Programs
National Science Foundation
Description
- Funder: National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR, within the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP)
- Purpose: Help startups and small businesses turn cutting‑edge science and engineering into market-ready products and services that deliver broad societal and economic benefits
- Funding type: Phase II, non-dilutive R&D funding (you don’t give up equity); focused on advancing use‑inspired innovations from technical feasibility toward scalable,…
The NSF SBIR/STTR programs support moving scientific excellence and technological innovation from the lab to the market. By funding startups and small businesses, NSF helps build a strong national economy and stimulates the creation of novel products, services, and solutions in private, public, …
Source
Grant ID
24-580
Funding Source
National Science Foundation
Eligibility
The following categories of applicants are invited to apply:
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Eligibility Information
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following:
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<li>Proposers must submit their SBIR/STTR Phase II proposal within 6 to 24 months after the start date of their relevant NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I award. Please reference your NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I award notice for award start date. Note that this submission window is NOT extended by no-cost extensions. </li>
<li>Firms qualifying as a small business conce…
Awards & Funding
Total Funding
$120M
Award Floor
$12M
Funding Amount
Discretionary
Links
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