NSF SBIR Phase II
Funds United States deep-tech startups extending proven early projects into substantial technology development.
NSF SBIR Phase II is the National Science Foundation's development-stage funding mechanism for small businesses that have successfully completed an NSF SBIR Phase I award. Operating under solicitation NSF24-580, it provides up to $1,250,000 over 24 months to fund prototype refinement, scale-up R&D, manufacturing process development, or pilot validation for a deep-technology project already validat…
Continuation of a successful NSF SBIR Phase I project. Same deep-tech topic codes as Phase I.
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All guides →NSF Seed Fund for Startups: How Deeptech Founders Should Approach NSF SBIR/STTR
A founder-focused guide to NSF America's Seed Fund, including NSF SBIR/STTR fit, Project Pitch strategy, merit review, eligibility, budgets, and commercialization logic.
Where to applySBIR/STTR Grants for Deeptech Startups
A practical guide to SBIR and STTR grants for deeptech startups, including agency fit, Phase I and II logic, eligibility, budgets, and review criteria.
DocumentsNSF Biosketch Guide: SciENcv, Format, and Examples
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DocumentsNSF Data Management Plan Example and Writing Guide
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