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NIST PSCR Tech to Protect Challenge

NIST PSCR CommanDING Tech Challenge

Funds innovators and companies developing incident command dashboard technology for public safety through a NIST PSCR open innovation prize competition.

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The NIST Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Division administers the CommanDING Tech Challenge as part of its Open Innovation Prize Challenges program. PSCR is a division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology within the U.S. Department of Commerce, and is the primary federal laboratory for public safety communications technology R&D.

The CommanDING Tech (Command Dashboar…

Incident command technology, dashboard interfaces, UX design, data connectivity, situational awareness for emergency management and public safety operations.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$1M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nist.gov