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NSF PFI-RP Research Partnerships Pillar

Invests research teams and universities in United States to build innovation work toward measurable commercialization outcomes.

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NSF PFI-RP Research Partnerships Pillar is the heavier partnership track within the National Science Foundation's Partnerships for Innovation umbrella, also administered through the Technology, Innovation and Partnerships directorate. It supports university-centered teams that need multiple industry partners to advance a technology toward deployment and commercial relevance.

Awards run from $400,…

Max award$550K
Realistic median$500K
Success rate10–20%
Decision time—

No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.

Last verified: 11 May 2026Source: www.nsf.gov