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NSF Translation to Practice (TIP) program: funding to move research into real-world use

NSF’s Translation to Practice (NSF TIP) program supports use-inspired research and translational efforts that take discoveries from the lab to societal and economic impact. It offers three tracks—Explore (extension of eligible NSF awards), Translate, and Partner (requires an NSF-catalyzed partnership)—covering activities from early translation to product, process, or service deployment. Propos…

The U.S. NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) partners across sectors to advance three primary focus areas – accelerating technology translation and development, fostering regional innovation and economic growth…

Funding Source

Agency: National Science Foundation

Awards & funding

Total Funding: $30M
Award Ceiling: $2M
Award Floor: $600,000

Eligibility

*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or…

Dates

Solicitation Posted: July 9, 2025
Application Response Due: September 16, 2025
Solicitation Closed: October 17, 2030

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