NSF SBIR/STTR (America's Seed Fund)
Supports United States deep-tech founders through non-dilutive development grants for innovative technology.
NSF SBIR/STTR — also branded as America's Seed Fund — is the most discipline-agnostic SBIR program among US federal agencies. Where NIH funds biomedical and DoD funds defense-relevant work, NSF funds nearly every other area of deep tech: AI, semiconductors, robotics, quantum, energy, advanced materials, biological technologies, photonics, environmental tech, manufacturing, and more (26 published t…
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.
Funds United States deep-tech startups demonstrating scientific feasibility of novel science and engineering innovations.
Funds United States deep-tech startups extending proven early projects into substantial technology development.
Supports United States deep-tech startups through a combined early and continuation development route.
Funds US small businesses building new scientific instruments and measurement tools.
Funds United States deep-tech startups partnering with nonprofit research institutions for early-stage feasibility studies.
Funds United States deep-tech projects that continue with nonprofit research partners after successful initial feasibility work.