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NSF SBIR/STTR Scientific Instrumentation Pilot

Funds US small businesses building new scientific instruments and measurement tools.

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) runs the Scientific Instrumentation Pilot as part of its SBIR/STTR program — the federal grant system that gives money to small, for-profit US companies to build new technology without giving up equity. This pilot is a grant, and companies can apply under any of NSF's standard SBIR/STTR proposal types: Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, or Supplement.

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Source: www.nsf.gov