grant 26-510 NEW

NSF SBIR/STTR Programs (America’s Seed Fund): Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track for Deep-Tech R&D

NSF’s SBIR/STTR programs fund U.S. startups and small businesses to develop high-risk technologies into commercially impactful products or services. Applicants can pursue Phase I, Phase II, or Fast-Track, with up to $2 million available for R&D, and NSF takes no equity while awardees keep full IP ownership. The programs support many technology areas and do not request specific goods or ser…

NSF invests in scientific discoveries, technological breakthroughs, and transformative innovations that strengthen economic growth, enhance security, and improve the lives of Americans and people around the world.

In support of this mission, NSF is relaunching its SBIR/STTR programs (also…

Funding Source

Agency: National Science Foundation
Program: SBIR

Awards & funding

Total Funding: $1.3M

Eligibility

Small business
Startup
Healthcare
Research

Dates

Full Proposal Deadline: July 27, 2026

Supporting links

Secure Grant Funding 10x Faster

Scout delivers AI-powered grant writing paired with experts that's faster, more affordable, and built to win.

Already have an account? Sign In

Trusted by 500+ Happy Customers

Get opportunities sent to your inbox

The latest grant news and insights from our experts.

Save this opportunity and explore more

Share Opportunity

Share this opportunity with others.
Anyone with this link can view the opportunity details.