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TTP (TTP-T / TTP-P)

TTP (TTP-T / TTP-P)

Funds NSF-funded research teams translating discoveries toward field use through industry-aligned pathways and partnerships.

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NSF Translation to Practice (TTP), solicitation NSF 25-540, funds the movement of active NSF-funded research discoveries from laboratory into real-world deployment across sectors including aerospace, healthcare, energy, and agriculture. The program is administered by the NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) and operates through three tracks. TTP-Explore (E) extends exi…

What this grant funds

Funds translation of active NSF-funded research discoveries into real-world applications across aerospace, healthcare, energy, and agriculture via three tracks: Explore, Translate, and Partner.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.17 Nov 2026
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.Grant
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.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nsf.gov