NSF SBIR Phase II
Funds United States small businesses to mature proven concepts into development work through the National Science Foundation route.
About
NSF SBIR Phase II follows the Phase I feasibility award and funds the next stage of deep-tech development inside the National Science Foundation's small-business portfolio. The program sits under the same Seed Fund umbrella that helps move research-backed ideas toward commercial use, but it expects teams to have already cleared the first technical hurdle. By Phase II, the company is building from …
Max award$1M
Realistic median$1M
Success rateOver 30%
Decision time—
No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Multiple per year.