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.
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NASA Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program
🇺🇸NASA STMD · United States
Funds U.S. small businesses with completed NASA SBIR or STTR Phase II work through a NASA investment of $500,000 to $2,500,000 matched to an external investor commitment.
National Security Hackathon (by Army xTech)
🇺🇸Army · United States
Awards $50,000 in cash prizes to top teams at a national-security hackathon backed by the US Army.
Navy Catapult — MCSC Track (2nd Phase II)
🇺🇸MARCORSYSCOM · United States
Supports experienced MCSC companies with mission-specific second-stage contracts driven by customers.
Navy Catapult Phase II.5
🇺🇸Navy · United States
Supports Naval-selected second-stage development for experienced small businesses with strong track records.
Navy SBIR Transition Program (STP)
🇺🇸Navy · United States
Supports United States small businesses with no-cost transition services, market research, mentoring, and buyer showcase access.
NIST MEP Competitive Awards Program (CAP)
🇺🇸NIST MEP · United States
Supports manufacturing modernization by funding MEP Center competitive awards in workforce training, advanced production, and resilience planning.
NJ CSIT SBIR/STTR Direct Financial Assistance Program
🇺🇸NJ CSIT · United States
Funds New Jersey small businesses pursuing federal SBIR/STTR awards through CSIT direct grants.
NSF CAREER
🇺🇸NSF · United States
Supports early-career faculty in the United States to build independent research careers in science and engineering.
One NC SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive Funds
🇺🇸NC BSTI · United States
Funds North Carolina small businesses preparing and submitting Phase I SBIR or STTR proposals to federal agencies.
One NC SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Funds
🇺🇸NC BSTI · United States
Funds North Carolina small businesses that have received a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I award with matching grants to bridge the gap to Phase II.
ONR Young Investigator Program (YIP) — Between
🇺🇸ONR · United States
Supports early-career faculty with naval research grants fostering next-generation discoveries.
Polyphonic AI Fund for Surgery QuickFire Challenge — #2
🇺🇸J&J Innovation · United States
Funds surgical artificial intelligence projects in decision support, data governance, and operating efficiency.
SOSV HAX (Hard Tech Accelerator)
🇺🇸SOSV · United States
Invests in hard-tech and manufacturing startups and provides a six-month Newark laboratory residency for hands-on development.
SOSV SF (formerly IndieBio SF)
🇺🇸SOSV · United States
Invests in deep-tech startups and provides a six-month San Francisco residency with hands-on lab development support.
Specialty Crop Research Initiative
🇺🇸USDA NIFA · United States
Supports specialty crop innovation in fruits, vegetables, and nuts through integrated grants for breeding, productivity, and safety.
Technical Skills Training Grant
🇺🇸ND Commerce · United States
Funds workforce programs in North Dakota that upgrade technical and digital skills across industries.
The Robotics Factory
🇺🇸Innovation Works · United States
Supports Pittsburgh robotics startups through staged acceleration, prototype-to-production training, and investor-oriented growth tracks.
xTech Accelerator
🇺🇸Army · United States
Offers Army xTech competition finalists mentorship and support to transition their tech, no equity taken.
xTech|Adaptive Strike
🇺🇸Army · United States
Supports drone and counter-drone innovation through prizes and demonstration pathways.
xTech|Edge Strike: Ground
Army · United States
Supports mobile power, payload, and mobility innovation through substantial competitive prize initiatives.
Georgia FAST Grant Phase 0
🇺🇸UGA Innovation Gateway · United States
Funds Georgia-based small businesses hiring a grant writing consultant to prepare a competitive SBIR or STTR application.
JATF Autonomous Warfare Proving Ground
🇺🇸SOFWERX · United States
Supports autonomous system development at military test facilities with multidomain range and laboratory enhancements.
Air Force SBIR Phase I
🇺🇸Air Force · United States
Funds United States Air Force and Space Force aligned small-business concepts in early defense feasibility work.
Air Force SBIR Phase II
🇺🇸Air Force · United States
Supports United States Air Force-aligned projects maturing defense-ready prototypes toward broader mission adoption.