Grant
NSF SBIR/STTR (America's Seed Fund): Deep Technologies
Non-dilutive NSF R&D funding for US small businesses building deep tech: Phase I up to $305,000 and Phase II up to $1.25M. A Project Pitch invitation is required first.
- Up to $1,250,000
- Cierra el 4 mar 2027
- Estados Unidos
- Ninguna
- Pre-seed, Seed
- deeptech
- US, CA
Sobre esta oportunidad
Under solicitation NSF 26-510, NSF funds US small businesses doing high-risk deep-tech R&D. Phase I awards go up to $305,000 for 6-18 months; Phase II awards go up to $1,250,000, typically over 24 months, and are open only to NSF Phase I awardees. NSF takes no equity and founders keep their IP. Companies must first submit a short Project Pitch and receive an invitation, which is valid for the next two deadlines. Full proposal deadlines are 4 November 2026 (realistic only for already-invited firms), 4 March 2027 and 7 July 2027. Up to two pitches per company per 12 months.
Quién puede solicitarla
- US small business with no more than 500 employees including affiliates - Principal investigator at least 51% employed by the company - PI must have the legal right to work in the US - Must receive a Project Pitch invitation before submitting a Phase I proposal - Phase II limited to NSF Phase I awardees