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NSF Translation to Practice (TTP): funding tracks for turning research into real-world solutions

NSF TIP’s Translation to Practice (TTP) program funds use-inspired research and translational activities that move innovations from the lab into practice. It offers three tracks—Explore (extension of an eligible NSF award), Translate (maturing solutions), and Partner (projects requiring an NSF-catalyzed partnership with stakeholders for deployment and market impact). The program also emphasize…

Source

Agency: National Science Foundation

Award

Total Funding: $30M

Award Ceiling: $2M

Award Floor: $600,000

Dates

Solicitation Posted: July 9, 2025

Application Response Due: September 16, 2025

Solicitation Closed: October 17, 2030

Eligibility

government

industry:agriculture

industry:education

industry:energy

industry:healthcare

industry:research

industry:transportation

small_business

startup

Keywords

nsf tip

translation to practice

use-inspired research

innovation partnerships

workforce st-em

regional innovation

technology deployment

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