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Robotics grants in the United States

Explore Robotics grants for companies in the United States. This list brings together funding for autonomous systems, industrial and service robots, drones and human-robot interaction from US innovation agencies, research funders and foundations, international programs open to applicants in the United States, and competitions any company can enter, with the deadline, award size and eligibility on every listing. Grants aimed at Robotics in the United States come first.

Showing 73-96 of 374 grants

US Army Research Office logo
Between cycles

ARO MURI

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธARO ยท United States

Supports multidisciplinary university teams pursuing long-range defense research collaborations and shared outcomes.

DefenseAI+8
$3.8M โ€“ $7.5M
UC Berkeley SkyDeck logo
Between cycles

Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator (Main Cohort)

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธSkyDeck ยท United States

Invests equity in selected high-potential startups through Berkeley SkyDeck's main accelerator, providing ownership-based startup capital.

AIBiotech+6
$210K
UC Berkeley SkyDeck logo
Between cycles

Berkeley SkyDeck Pad-13 Incubator

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธSkyDeck ยท United States

Offers early-stage incubation with desk space, workshops, and mentorship for startups before entering a full accelerator program.

AIBiotech+6
Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation logo
Between cycles

BIRD HLS (Homeland Security)

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธBIRD Foundation ยท United States

Funds BIRD HLS joint projects for homeland security and critical infrastructure applications through bilateral cooperation.

DefenseHardware+1
$1M
DHS โ€” Department of Homeland Security logo
Between cycles

BIRD Homeland Security

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธDHS ยท United States

Funds U.S.-Israeli teams developing homeland security technologies through BIRD conditional grants.

DefenseCybersecurity+3
$1M
Maryland Department of Commerce logo
Between cycles

Build Our Future Grant

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธMD Commerce ยท United States

Funds Maryland innovation infrastructure across aerospace, cybersecurity, quantum, and robotics programs.

AerospaceAgritech+10
$2M
Georgia Institute of Technology logo
Between cycles

CREATE-X Startup Launch

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธGeorgia Tech ยท United States

Offers a Georgia Tech Summer startup program with seed support, mentorship, legal help, workspace, and investor events.

AIHardware+6
$5K
DHS โ€” Department of Homeland Security logo
Between cycles

DHS Small Business Innovation Research Program

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธDHS ยท United States

Funds U.S. small businesses developing homeland security technologies through DHS SBIR grants.

DefenseCybersecurity+4
$1.5M
U.S. Department of Defense logo
Between cycles

DoW SBIR โ€” Open Topics

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธDoD ยท United States

Supports United States defense innovators in AI, aerospace, and advanced systems development.

DefenseAI+8
U.S. Department of Defense logo
Between cycles

DoW STTR โ€” Open Topics

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธDoD ยท United States

Supports United States innovation teams in strategic technology areas across security and digital fields.

DefenseAI+8
Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development logo
Between cycles

Elevate Vermont โ€” SBIR/STTR Matching Grant

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธACCD ยท United States

Funds Vermont federal award recipients with matching support for commercialization planning and market launch execution.

AIBiotech+9
$50K
Empire State Development logo
Between cycles

GENIUS NY Round 10

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธESD ยท United States

Runs research teams and institutions for GENIUS NY in robotics, aerospace, and artificial intelligence.

RoboticsAerospace+2
$500K โ€“ $1M
UGA Innovation Gateway โ€” Georgia FAST Grant Program logo
Between cycles

Georgia FAST Grant

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธUGA Innovation Gateway ยท United States

Funds Georgia small businesses with advisory support to strengthen early-stage innovation program bids.

AIBiotech+11
$2K
Hawaii High Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) logo
Between cycles

HTDC HSBIR Phase I State Match

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธHTDC ยท United States

Funds Hawaii small businesses that already secured federal innovation awards to strengthen commercialization pathways with matching support.

AIBiotech+11
$75K
Hawaii High Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) logo
Between cycles

HTDC HSBIR Phase II/III State Match

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธHTDC ยท United States

Funds Hawaii small businesses that have federal innovation awards to add strategic co-investment for development and market-entry preparation.

AIBiotech+11
$500K
North Dakota Department of Commerce logo
Between cycles

Innovate ND

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธND Commerce ยท United States

Supports North Dakota entrepreneurs with market-research vouchers for early innovation and commercial testing.

AIAgritech+3
$50K
Ohio Department of Development logo
Between cycles

International Market Access Grant for Exporters

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธOhio Dept of Development ยท United States

Funds Ohio for-profit businesses carrying out eligible export promotion activities through reimbursement grants.

AerospaceAgritech+20
$10K
US Marine Corps Systems Command logo
Between cycles

Marine Corps SBIR Phase I

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธMARCORSYSCOM ยท United States

Supports MCSC small businesses developing ground systems through monthly topic release flow.

DefenseRobotics+4
$140K
US Marine Corps Systems Command logo
Between cycles

Marine Corps SBIR Phase II

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธMARCORSYSCOM ยท United States

Supports MCSC small businesses advancing successful concepts toward larger development contracts.

DefenseRobotics+4
$1.7M
MassVentures logo
Between cycles

MassVentures START Grant

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธMassVentures ยท United States

Administers II commercialization grants of for MA deep tech companies for research through the MassVentures START Grant.

BiotechMedtech+8
$100K โ€“ $500K
Massachusetts Institute of Technology logo
Between cycles

MIT $100K Accelerate Contest

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธMIT ยท United States

Supports MIT-affiliated teams with working prototypes through a contest that prepares ventures for investor conversations.

AIBiotech+5
$10K
Massachusetts Institute of Technology logo
Between cycles

MIT $100K Launch Contest

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธMIT ยท United States

Supports MIT-affiliated teams building full business plans through a final competition and broader venture exposure.

AIBiotech+5
$100K
Massachusetts Institute of Technology logo
Between cycles

MIT $100K Pitch Contest

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธMIT ยท United States

Supports MIT affiliates through a public pitch platform that recognizes bold early startup ideas.

AIBiotech+5
$2K โ€“ $5K
MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program logo
Between cycles

MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund โ€” Seed Grant

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธMIT Sandbox ยท United States

Supports MIT students with non-dilutive seed funds, mentorship, and reimbursement for early innovation.

AIBiotech+5
$1K โ€“ $25K

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