NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I Grant: Advancing Pioneering Technology Innovations

In compliance with the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Section 10636 (Person or entity of concern prohibition) (42 U.S.C. 19235): No person published on the list under section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) or <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/07/2025-00070/notice-of-availability-of-designation-of-chinese-military-companies">entity identified under section 1260H</a> of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 10 U.S.C. 113 note; Public Law 116-283) may receive or participate in any grant, award, program, support, or other activity under the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.

<span>Individuals who are a current party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program are not eligible to serve as a Senior/Key Person on an NSF proposal or on any NSF award made after May 20, 2024. See current PAPPG for additional information on required certifications associated with Malign Foreign Talent Organization. The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) must certify that all individuals identified as Senior/Key Personnel have been made aware of and have complied with their responsibility under that section to certify that the individual is not a party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program.</span>

The startup’s or small business’ research and development (R&D) must be performed within the United States. Startups and small businesses funded by NSF must be majority U.S.-owned companies.  

NSF does not fund proposals from companies that are majority-owned by one or more venture capital operating companies (VCOCs), hedge funds, or private equity firms. Proposals from joint ventures and partnerships are permitted, provided the proposing entity qualifies as a small business concern (see Eligibility Guide for more information). 

“Collaborative Proposal from Multiple Organizations” (a special proposal type in Research.gov) are not allowed.  

Startups and small businesses that have a social mission in their charter are encouraged to apply.

<span>Socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses and women-owned small businesses are also encouraged to apply.</span>

*Who May Serve as PI:

<span>The primary emplo

NSF seeks unproven, leading-edge technology innovations that demonstrate the following characteristics:

• The innovations are underpinned and enabled by a new scientific discovery or meaningful engineering innovation.
• The innovations still require intensive technical research and development to be fully embedded in a reliable product or service.
• The innovations have not yet been reduced to practice by anyone and it is not guaranteed, at present, that doing so is technically possible.
• The innovations provide a strong competitive advantage that are not easily replicable by competitors (even technically proficient ones).
• Once reduced to practice, the innovations are expected to result in a product or service that would either be disruptive to existing markets or create new markets/new market segments.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund broadly across scientific and engineering disciplines and do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. The funding provided is non-dilutive. Any invention conceived or reduced to practice with the assistance of SBIR/STTR funding is subject to the Bayh-Dole Act. For more information, refer to the SBIR/STTR Frequently Asked Questions, #75.

NSF encourages input and participation from the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes underrepresented and underserved communities.

This program is governed by15 U.S.C. 638and the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.).

Introduction to Program:

The SBIR and STTR programs, initiated at NSF, were established in 1982 as part of the Small Business Innovation Development Act. The NSF SBIR/STTR programs focus on stimulating technical innovation from diverse entrepreneurs and startups by translating new scientific and engineering discoveries emerging from the private sector, federal labs, and academia into products and services that can be scaled and commercialized into sustainable businesses with significant societal benefits.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs are now part of theDirectorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), which was recently launched to accelerate innovation and enhance economic competitiveness by catalyzing partnerships and investments that strengthen the links between fundamental research and technology development, deployment, and use.

In compliance with the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Section 10636 (Person or entity of concern prohibition) (42 U.S.C. 19235): No person published on the list under section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) or <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/07/2025-00070/notice-of-availability-of-designation-of-chinese-military-companies">entity identified under section 1260H</a> of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 10 U.S.C. 113 note; Public Law 116-283) may receive or participate in any grant, award, program, support, or other activity under the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.

<span>Individuals who are a current party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program are not eligible to serve as a Senior/Key Person on an NSF proposal or on any NSF award made after May 20, 2024. See current PAPPG for additional information on required certifications associated with Malign Foreign Talent Organization. The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) must certify that all individuals identified as Senior/Key Personnel have been made aware of and have complied with their responsibility under that section to certify that the individual is not a party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program.</span>

The startup’s or small business’ research and development (R&D) must be performed within the United States. Startups and small businesses funded by NSF must be majority U.S.-owned companies.  

NSF does not fund proposals from companies that are majority-owned by one or more venture capital operating companies (VCOCs), hedge funds, or private equity firms. Proposals from joint ventures and partnerships are permitted, provided the proposing entity qualifies as a small business concern (see Eligibility Guide for more information). 

“Collaborative Proposal from Multiple Organizations” (a special proposal type in Research.gov) are not allowed.  

Startups and small businesses that have a social mission in their charter are encouraged to apply.

<span>Socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses and women-owned small businesses are also encouraged to apply.</span>

*Who May Serve as PI:

<span>The primary emplo

NSF seeks unproven, leading-edge technology innovations that demonstrate the following characteristics:

• The innovations are underpinned and enabled by a new scientific discovery or meaningful engineering innovation.
• The innovations still require intensive technical research and development to be fully embedded in a reliable product or service.
• The innovations have not yet been reduced to practice by anyone and it is not guaranteed, at present, that doing so is technically possible.
• The innovations provide a strong competitive advantage that are not easily replicable by competitors (even technically proficient ones).
• Once reduced to practice, the innovations are expected to result in a product or service that would either be disruptive to existing markets or create new markets/new market segments.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund broadly across scientific and engineering disciplines and do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. The funding provided is non-dilutive. Any invention conceived or reduced to practice with the assistance of SBIR/STTR funding is subject to the Bayh-Dole Act. For more information, refer to the SBIR/STTR Frequently Asked Questions, #75.

NSF encourages input and participation from the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes underrepresented and underserved communities.

This program is governed by15 U.S.C. 638and the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.).

Introduction to Program:

The SBIR and STTR programs, initiated at NSF, were established in 1982 as part of the Small Business Innovation Development Act. The NSF SBIR/STTR programs focus on stimulating technical innovation from diverse entrepreneurs and startups by translating new scientific and engineering discoveries emerging from the private sector, federal labs, and academia into products and services that can be scaled and commercialized into sustainable businesses with significant societal benefits.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs are now part of theDirectorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), which was recently launched to accelerate innovation and enhance economic competitiveness by catalyzing partnerships and investments that strengthen the links between fundamental research and technology development, deployment, and use.

In compliance with the<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-117publ167/pdf/PLAW-117publ167.pdf">CHIPS and Science Act of 2022</a>, Section 10636 (Person or entity of concern prohibition) (<a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:42%20section:19235%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section19235)&amp;f=treesort&amp;edition=prelim&amp;num=0&amp;jumpTo=true">42 U.S.C. 19235</a>): No person published on the list under section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (<a href="https://www.congress.gov/105/plaws/publ261/PLAW-105publ261.pdf">Public Law 105-261</a>;<a href="https://uscode.house.gov/statutes/pl/115/44.pdf">50 U.S.C. 1701 note</a>) or<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/28/2021-13753/notice-of-designation-of-chinese-military-companies-under-the-william-m-mac-thornberry-ndaa-for-fy21">entity identified under section 1260H</a>of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<a href="https://policy.defense.gov/portals/11/Documents/hdasa/references/10%20USC%20113%20(Note).pdf#:~:text=10%20U.S.C.%20%C2%A7113%20%28Note%29%20Sec.%20113%20%28Note%29%20Database,of%20emergency%20response%20capabilities%20that%20includes%20the%20following%3A">10 U.S.C. 113 note</a>;<a href="https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ283/PLAW-116publ283.pdf">Public Law 116-283</a>) may receive or participate in any grant, award, program, support, or other activity under the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.

<span>Individuals who are a current party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program are not eligible to serve as a Senior/Key Person on an NSF proposal or on any NSF award made after May 20, 2024. See current PAPPG for additional information on required certifications associated with Malign Foreign Talent Organization. The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) must certify that all individuals identified as Senior/Key Personnel have been made aware of and have complied with their responsibility under that section to certify that the individual is not a party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program.</span>

The startup&rsquo;s or small business&rsquo; research and development (R&amp;D) must be performed within the United Sta

NSF seeks unproven, leading-edge technology innovations that demonstrate the following characteristics:

• The innovations are underpinned and enabled by a new scientific discovery or meaningful engineering innovation.
• The innovations still require intensive technical research and development to be fully embedded in a reliable product or service.
• The innovations have not yet been reduced to practice by anyone and it is not guaranteed, at present, that doing so is technically possible.
• The innovations provide a strong competitive advantage that are not easily replicable by competitors (even technically proficient ones).
• Once reduced to practice, the innovations are expected to result in a product or service that would either be disruptive to existing markets or create new markets/new market segments.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund broadly across scientific and engineering disciplines and do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. The funding provided is non-dilutive. Any invention conceived or reduced to practice with the assistance of SBIR/STTR funding is subject to the Bayh-Dole Act. For more information, refer to the SBIR/STTR Frequently Asked Questions, #75.

NSF encourages input and participation from the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes underrepresented and underserved communities.

This program is governed by15 U.S.C. 638and the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.).

Introduction to Program:

The SBIR and STTR programs, initiated at NSF, were established in 1982 as part of the Small Business Innovation Development Act. The NSF SBIR/STTR programs focus on stimulating technical innovation from diverse entrepreneurs and startups by translating new scientific and engineering discoveries emerging from the private sector, federal labs, and academia into products and services that can be scaled and commercialized into sustainable businesses with significant societal benefits.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs are now part of theDirectorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), which was recently launched to accelerate innovation and enhance economic competitiveness by catalyzing partnerships and investments that strengthen the links between fundamental research and technology development, deployment, and use.

In compliance with the<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-117publ167/pdf/PLAW-117publ167.pdf">CHIPS and Science Act of 2022</a>, Section 10636 (Person or entity of concern prohibition) (<a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:42%20section:19235%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section19235)&amp;f=treesort&amp;edition=prelim&amp;num=0&amp;jumpTo=true">42 U.S.C. 19235</a>): No person published on the list under section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (<a href="https://www.congress.gov/105/plaws/publ261/PLAW-105publ261.pdf">Public Law 105-261</a>;<a href="https://uscode.house.gov/statutes/pl/115/44.pdf">50 U.S.C. 1701 note</a>) or<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/28/2021-13753/notice-of-designation-of-chinese-military-companies-under-the-william-m-mac-thornberry-ndaa-for-fy21">entity identified under section 1260H</a>of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<a href="https://policy.defense.gov/portals/11/Documents/hdasa/references/10%20USC%20113%20(Note).pdf#:~:text=10%20U.S.C.%20%C2%A7113%20%28Note%29%20Sec.%20113%20%28Note%29%20Database,of%20emergency%20response%20capabilities%20that%20includes%20the%20following%3A">10 U.S.C. 113 note</a>;<a href="https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ283/PLAW-116publ283.pdf">Public Law 116-283</a>) may receive or participate in any grant, award, program, support, or other activity under the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.

<span>Individuals who are a current party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program are not eligible to serve as a Senior/Key Person on an NSF proposal or on any NSF award made after May 20, 2024. See current PAPPG for additional information on required certifications associated with Malign Foreign Talent Organization. The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) must certify that all individuals identified as Senior/Key Personnel have been made aware of and have complied with their responsibility under that section to certify that the individual is not a party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program.</span>

The startup&rsquo;s or small business&rsquo; research and development (R&amp;D) must be performed within the United Sta

NSF seeks unproven, leading-edge technology innovations that demonstrate the following characteristics:

• The innovations are underpinned and enabled by a new scientific discovery or meaningful engineering innovation.
• The innovations still require intensive technical research and development to be fully embedded in a reliable product or service.
• The innovations have not yet been reduced to practice by anyone and it is not guaranteed, at present, that doing so is technically possible.
• The innovations provide a strong competitive advantage that are not easily replicable by competitors (even technically proficient ones).
• Once reduced to practice, the innovations are expected to result in a product or service that would either be disruptive to existing markets or create new markets/new market segments.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund broadly across scientific and engineering disciplines and do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. The funding provided is non-dilutive. Any invention conceived or reduced to practice with the assistance of SBIR/STTR funding is subject to the Bayh-Dole Act. For more information, refer to the SBIR/STTR Frequently Asked Questions, #75.

NSF encourages input and participation from the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes underrepresented and underserved communities.

This program is governed by15 U.S.C. 638and the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.).

Introduction to Program:

The SBIR and STTR programs, initiated at NSF, were established in 1982 as part of the Small Business Innovation Development Act. The NSF SBIR/STTR programs focus on stimulating technical innovation from diverse entrepreneurs and startups by translating new scientific and engineering discoveries emerging from the private sector, federal labs, and academia into products and services that can be scaled and commercialized into sustainable businesses with significant societal benefits.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs are now part of theDirectorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), which was recently launched to accelerate innovation and enhance economic competitiveness by catalyzing partnerships and investments that strengthen the links between fundamental research and technology development, deployment, and use.

In compliance with the<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-117publ167/pdf/PLAW-117publ167.pdf">CHIPS and Science Act of 2022</a>, Section 10636 (Person or entity of concern prohibition) (<a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:42%20section:19235%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section19235)&amp;f=treesort&amp;edition=prelim&amp;num=0&amp;jumpTo=true">42 U.S.C. 19235</a>): No person published on the list under section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (<a href="https://www.congress.gov/105/plaws/publ261/PLAW-105publ261.pdf">Public Law 105-261</a>;<a href="https://uscode.house.gov/statutes/pl/115/44.pdf">50 U.S.C. 1701 note</a>) or<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/28/2021-13753/notice-of-designation-of-chinese-military-companies-under-the-william-m-mac-thornberry-ndaa-for-fy21">entity identified under section 1260H</a>of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<a href="https://policy.defense.gov/portals/11/Documents/hdasa/references/10%20USC%20113%20(Note).pdf#:~:text=10%20U.S.C.%20%C2%A7113%20%28Note%29%20Sec.%20113%20%28Note%29%20Database,of%20emergency%20response%20capabilities%20that%20includes%20the%20following%3A">10 U.S.C. 113 note</a>;<a href="https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ283/PLAW-116publ283.pdf">Public Law 116-283</a>) may receive or participate in any grant, award, program, support, or other activity under the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.

<span>Individuals who are a current party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program are not eligible to serve as a Senior/Key Person on an NSF proposal or on any NSF award made after May 20, 2024. See current PAPPG for additional information on required certifications associated with Malign Foreign Talent Organization. The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) must certify that all individuals identified as Senior/Key Personnel have been made aware of and have complied with their responsibility under that section to certify that the individual is not a party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program.</span>

The startup&rsquo;s or small business&rsquo; research and development (R&amp;D) must be performed within the United Sta

NSF seeks unproven, leading-edge technology innovations that demonstrate the following characteristics:

• The innovations are underpinned and enabled by a new scientific discovery or meaningful engineering innovation.
• The innovations still require intensive technical research and development to be fully embedded in a reliable product or service.
• The innovations have not yet been reduced to practice by anyone and it is not guaranteed, at present, that doing so is technically possible.
• The innovations provide a strong competitive advantage that are not easily replicable by competitors (even technically proficient ones).
• Once reduced to practice, the innovations are expected to result in a product or service that would either be disruptive to existing markets or create new markets/new market segments.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund broadly across scientific and engineering disciplines and do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. The funding provided is non-dilutive. Any invention conceived or reduced to practice with the assistance of SBIR/STTR funding is subject to the Bayh-Dole Act. For more information, refer to the SBIR/STTR Frequently Asked Questions, #75.

NSF encourages input and participation from the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes underrepresented and underserved communities.

This program is governed by15 U.S.C. 638and the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.).

Introduction to Program:

The SBIR and STTR programs, initiated at NSF, were established in 1982 as part of the Small Business Innovation Development Act. The NSF SBIR/STTR programs focus on stimulating technical innovation from diverse entrepreneurs and startups by translating new scientific and engineering discoveries emerging from the private sector, federal labs, and academia into products and services that can be scaled and commercialized into sustainable businesses with significant societal benefits.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs are now part of theDirectorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), which was recently launched to accelerate innovation and enhance economic competitiveness by catalyzing partnerships and investments that strengthen the links between fundamental research and technology development, deployment, and use.

In compliance with the<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-117publ167/pdf/PLAW-117publ167.pdf">CHIPS and Science Act of 2022</a>, Section 10636 (Person or entity of concern prohibition) (<a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:42%20section:19235%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section19235)&amp;f=treesort&amp;edition=prelim&amp;num=0&amp;jumpTo=true">42 U.S.C. 19235</a>): No person published on the list under section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (<a href="https://www.congress.gov/105/plaws/publ261/PLAW-105publ261.pdf">Public Law 105-261</a>;<a href="https://uscode.house.gov/statutes/pl/115/44.pdf">50 U.S.C. 1701 note</a>) or<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/28/2021-13753/notice-of-designation-of-chinese-military-companies-under-the-william-m-mac-thornberry-ndaa-for-fy21">entity identified under section 1260H</a>of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<a href="https://policy.defense.gov/portals/11/Documents/hdasa/references/10%20USC%20113%20(Note).pdf#:~:text=10%20U.S.C.%20%C2%A7113%20%28Note%29%20Sec.%20113%20%28Note%29%20Database,of%20emergency%20response%20capabilities%20that%20includes%20the%20following%3A">10 U.S.C. 113 note</a>;<a href="https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ283/PLAW-116publ283.pdf">Public Law 116-283</a>) may receive or participate in any grant, award, program, support, or other activity under the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.

<span>Individuals who are a current party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program are not eligible to serve as a Senior/Key Person on an NSF proposal or on any NSF award made after May 20, 2024. See current PAPPG for additional information on required certifications associated with Malign Foreign Talent Organization. The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) must certify that all individuals identified as Senior/Key Personnel have been made aware of and have complied with their responsibility under that section to certify that the individual is not a party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program.</span>

The startup&rsquo;s or small business&rsquo; research and development (R&amp;D) must be performed within the United Sta

NSF seeks unproven, leading-edge technology innovations that demonstrate the following characteristics:

• The innovations are underpinned and enabled by a new scientific discovery or meaningful engineering innovation.
• The innovations still require intensive technical research and development to be fully embedded in a reliable product or service.
• The innovations have not yet been reduced to practice by anyone and it is not guaranteed, at present, that doing so is technically possible.
• The innovations provide a strong competitive advantage that are not easily replicable by competitors (even technically proficient ones).
• Once reduced to practice, the innovations are expected to result in a product or service that would either be disruptive to existing markets or create new markets/new market segments.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund broadly across scientific and engineering disciplines and do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. The funding provided is non-dilutive. Any invention conceived or reduced to practice with the assistance of SBIR/STTR funding is subject to the Bayh-Dole Act. For more information, refer to the SBIR/STTR Frequently Asked Questions, #75.

NSF encourages input and participation from the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes underrepresented and underserved communities.

This program is governed by15 U.S.C. 638and the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.).

Introduction to Program:

The SBIR and STTR programs, initiated at NSF, were established in 1982 as part of the Small Business Innovation Development Act. The NSF SBIR/STTR programs focus on stimulating technical innovation from diverse entrepreneurs and startups by translating new scientific and engineering discoveries emerging from the private sector, federal labs, and academia into products and services that can be scaled and commercialized into sustainable businesses with significant societal benefits.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs are now part of theDirectorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), which was recently launched to accelerate innovation and enhance economic competitiveness by catalyzing partnerships and investments that strengthen the links between fundamental research and technology development, deployment, and use.

In compliance with the<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-117publ167/pdf/PLAW-117publ167.pdf">CHIPS and Science Act of 2022</a>, Section 10636 (Person or entity of concern prohibition) (<a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:42%20section:19235%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section19235)&amp;f=treesort&amp;edition=prelim&amp;num=0&amp;jumpTo=true">42 U.S.C. 19235</a>): No person published on the list under section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (<a href="https://www.congress.gov/105/plaws/publ261/PLAW-105publ261.pdf">Public Law 105-261</a>;<a href="https://uscode.house.gov/statutes/pl/115/44.pdf">50 U.S.C. 1701 note</a>) or<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/28/2021-13753/notice-of-designation-of-chinese-military-companies-under-the-william-m-mac-thornberry-ndaa-for-fy21">entity identified under section 1260H</a>of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<a href="https://policy.defense.gov/portals/11/Documents/hdasa/references/10%20USC%20113%20(Note).pdf#:~:text=10%20U.S.C.%20%C2%A7113%20%28Note%29%20Sec.%20113%20%28Note%29%20Database,of%20emergency%20response%20capabilities%20that%20includes%20the%20following%3A">10 U.S.C. 113 note</a>;<a href="https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ283/PLAW-116publ283.pdf">Public Law 116-283</a>) may receive or participate in any grant, award, program, support, or other activity under the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.

<span>Individuals who are a current party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program are not eligible to serve as a Senior/Key Person on an NSF proposal or on any NSF award made after May 20, 2024. See current PAPPG for additional information on required certifications associated with Malign Foreign Talent Organization. The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) must certify that all individuals identified as Senior/Key Personnel have been made aware of and have complied with their responsibility under that section to certify that the individual is not a party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program.</span>

The startup&rsquo;s or small business&rsquo; research and development (R&amp;D) must be performed within the United Sta

NSF seeks unproven, leading-edge technology innovations that demonstrate the following characteristics:

• The innovations are underpinned and enabled by a new scientific discovery or meaningful engineering innovation.
• The innovations still require intensive technical research and development to be fully embedded in a reliable product or service.
• The innovations have not yet been reduced to practice by anyone and it is not guaranteed, at present, that doing so is technically possible.
• The innovations provide a strong competitive advantage that are not easily replicable by competitors (even technically proficient ones).
• Once reduced to practice, the innovations are expected to result in a product or service that would either be disruptive to existing markets or create new markets/new market segments.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund broadly across scientific and engineering disciplines and do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. The funding provided is non-dilutive. Any invention conceived or reduced to practice with the assistance of SBIR/STTR funding is subject to the Bayh-Dole Act. For more information, refer to the SBIR/STTR Frequently Asked Questions, #75.

NSF encourages input and participation from the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes underrepresented and underserved communities.

This program is governed by15 U.S.C. 638and the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.).

Introduction to Program:

The SBIR and STTR programs, initiated at NSF, were established in 1982 as part of the Small Business Innovation Development Act. The NSF SBIR/STTR programs focus on stimulating technical innovation from diverse entrepreneurs and startups by translating new scientific and engineering discoveries emerging from the private sector, federal labs, and academia into products and services that can be scaled and commercialized into sustainable businesses with significant societal benefits.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs are now part of theDirectorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), which was recently launched to accelerate innovation and enhance economic competitiveness by catalyzing partnerships and investments that strengthen the links between fundamental research and technology development, deployment, and use.

In compliance with the<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-117publ167/pdf/PLAW-117publ167.pdf">CHIPS and Science Act of 2022</a>, Section 10636 (Person or entity of concern prohibition) (<a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:42%20section:19235%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section19235)&amp;f=treesort&amp;edition=prelim&amp;num=0&amp;jumpTo=true">42 U.S.C. 19235</a>): No person published on the list under section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (<a href="https://www.congress.gov/105/plaws/publ261/PLAW-105publ261.pdf">Public Law 105-261</a>;<a href="https://uscode.house.gov/statutes/pl/115/44.pdf">50 U.S.C. 1701 note</a>) or<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/28/2021-13753/notice-of-designation-of-chinese-military-companies-under-the-william-m-mac-thornberry-ndaa-for-fy21">entity identified under section 1260H</a>of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<a href="https://policy.defense.gov/portals/11/Documents/hdasa/references/10%20USC%20113%20(Note).pdf#:~:text=10%20U.S.C.%20%C2%A7113%20%28Note%29%20Sec.%20113%20%28Note%29%20Database,of%20emergency%20response%20capabilities%20that%20includes%20the%20following%3A">10 U.S.C. 113 note</a>;<a href="https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ283/PLAW-116publ283.pdf">Public Law 116-283</a>) may receive or participate in any grant, award, program, support, or other activity under the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.

<span>Individuals who are a current party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program are not eligible to serve as a Senior/Key Person on an NSF proposal or on any NSF award made after May 20, 2024. See current PAPPG for additional information on required certifications associated with Malign Foreign Talent Organization. The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) must certify that all individuals identified as Senior/Key Personnel have been made aware of and have complied with their responsibility under that section to certify that the individual is not a party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program.</span>

The startup&rsquo;s or small business&rsquo; research and development (R&amp;D) must be performed within the United Sta

NSF seeks unproven, leading-edge technology innovations that demonstrate the following characteristics:

• The innovations are underpinned and enabled by a new scientific discovery or meaningful engineering innovation.
• The innovations still require intensive technical research and development to be fully embedded in a reliable product or service.
• The innovations have not yet been reduced to practice by anyone and it is not guaranteed, at present, that doing so is technically possible.
• The innovations provide a strong competitive advantage that are not easily replicable by competitors (even technically proficient ones).
• Once reduced to practice, the innovations are expected to result in a product or service that would either be disruptive to existing markets or create new markets/new market segments.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund broadly across scientific and engineering disciplines and do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. The funding provided is non-dilutive. Any invention conceived or reduced to practice with the assistance of SBIR/STTR funding is subject to the Bayh-Dole Act. For more information, refer to the SBIR/STTR Frequently Asked Questions, #75.

NSF encourages input and participation from the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes underrepresented and underserved communities.

This program is governed by15 U.S.C. 638and the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.).

Introduction to Program:

The SBIR and STTR programs, initiated at NSF, were established in 1982 as part of the Small Business Innovation Development Act. The NSF SBIR/STTR programs focus on stimulating technical innovation from diverse entrepreneurs and startups by translating new scientific and engineering discoveries emerging from the private sector, federal labs, and academia into products and services that can be scaled and commercialized into sustainable businesses with significant societal benefits.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs are now part of theDirectorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), which was recently launched to accelerate innovation and enhance economic competitiveness by catalyzing partnerships and investments that strengthen the links between fundamental research and technology development, deployment, and use.

In compliance with the<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-117publ167/pdf/PLAW-117publ167.pdf">CHIPS and Science Act of 2022</a>, Section 10636 (Person or entity of concern prohibition) (<a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:42%20section:19235%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section19235)&amp;f=treesort&amp;edition=prelim&amp;num=0&amp;jumpTo=true">42 U.S.C. 19235</a>): No person published on the list under section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (<a href="https://www.congress.gov/105/plaws/publ261/PLAW-105publ261.pdf">Public Law 105-261</a>;<a href="https://uscode.house.gov/statutes/pl/115/44.pdf">50 U.S.C. 1701 note</a>) or<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/28/2021-13753/notice-of-designation-of-chinese-military-companies-under-the-william-m-mac-thornberry-ndaa-for-fy21">entity identified under section 1260H</a>of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<a href="https://policy.defense.gov/portals/11/Documents/hdasa/references/10%20USC%20113%20(Note).pdf#:~:text=10%20U.S.C.%20%C2%A7113%20%28Note%29%20Sec.%20113%20%28Note%29%20Database,of%20emergency%20response%20capabilities%20that%20includes%20the%20following%3A">10 U.S.C. 113 note</a>;<a href="https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ283/PLAW-116publ283.pdf">Public Law 116-283</a>) may receive or participate in any grant, award, program, support, or other activity under the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.

<span>Individuals who are a current party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program are not eligible to serve as a Senior/Key Person on an NSF proposal or on any NSF award made after May 20, 2024. See current PAPPG for additional information on required certifications associated with Malign Foreign Talent Organization. The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) must certify that all individuals identified as Senior/Key Personnel have been made aware of and have complied with their responsibility under that section to certify that the individual is not a party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program.</span>

The startup&rsquo;s or small business&rsquo; research and development (R&amp;D) must be performed within the United Stat

NSF seeks unproven, leading-edge technology innovations that demonstrate the following characteristics:

• The innovations are underpinned and enabled by a new scientific discovery or meaningful engineering innovation.
• The innovations still require intensive technical research and development to be fully embedded in a reliable product or service.
• The innovations have not yet been reduced to practice by anyone and it is not guaranteed, at present, that doing so is technically possible.
• The innovations provide a strong competitive advantage that are not easily replicable by competitors (even technically proficient ones).
• Once reduced to practice, the innovations are expected to result in a product or service that would either be disruptive to existing markets or create new markets/new market segments.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund broadly across scientific and engineering disciplines and do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. The funding provided is non-dilutive. Any invention conceived or reduced to practice with the assistance of SBIR/STTR funding is subject to the Bayh-Dole Act. For more information, refer to the SBIR/STTR Frequently Asked Questions, #75.

NSF encourages input and participation from the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes underrepresented and underserved communities.

This program is governed by15 U.S.C. 638and the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.).

Introduction to Program:

The SBIR and STTR programs, initiated at NSF, were established in 1982 as part of the Small Business Innovation Development Act. The NSF SBIR/STTR programs focus on stimulating technical innovation from diverse entrepreneurs and startups by translating new scientific and engineering discoveries emerging from the private sector, federal labs, and academia into products and services that can be scaled and commercialized into sustainable businesses with significant societal benefits.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs are now part of theDirectorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), which was recently launched to accelerate innovation and enhance economic competitiveness by catalyzing partnerships and investments that strengthen the links between fundamental research and technology development, deployment, and use.

In compliance with the<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-117publ167/pdf/PLAW-117publ167.pdf">CHIPS and Science Act of 2022</a>, Section 10636 (Person or entity of concern prohibition) (<a href="https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:42%20section:19235%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section19235)&amp;f=treesort&amp;edition=prelim&amp;num=0&amp;jumpTo=true">42 U.S.C. 19235</a>): No person published on the list under section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (<a href="https://www.congress.gov/105/plaws/publ261/PLAW-105publ261.pdf">Public Law 105-261</a>;<a href="https://uscode.house.gov/statutes/pl/115/44.pdf">50 U.S.C. 1701 note</a>) or<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/28/2021-13753/notice-of-designation-of-chinese-military-companies-under-the-william-m-mac-thornberry-ndaa-for-fy21">entity identified under section 1260H</a>of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (<a href="https://policy.defense.gov/portals/11/Documents/hdasa/references/10%20USC%20113%20(Note).pdf#:~:text=10%20U.S.C.%20%C2%A7113%20%28Note%29%20Sec.%20113%20%28Note%29%20Database,of%20emergency%20response%20capabilities%20that%20includes%20the%20following%3A">10 U.S.C. 113 note</a>;<a href="https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ283/PLAW-116publ283.pdf">Public Law 116-283</a>) may receive or participate in any grant, award, program, support, or other activity under the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.

<span>Individuals who are a current party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program are not eligible to serve as a Senior/Key Person on an NSF proposal or on any NSF award made after May 20, 2024. See current PAPPG for additional information on required certifications associated with Malign Foreign Talent Organization. The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) must certify that all individuals identified as Senior/Key Personnel have been made aware of and have complied with their responsibility under that section to certify that the individual is not a party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program.</span>

The startup&rsquo;s or small business&rsquo; research and development (R&amp;D) must be performed within the United Stat

NSF seeks unproven, leading-edge technology innovations that demonstrate the following characteristics:

• The innovations are underpinned and enabled by a new scientific discovery or meaningful engineering innovation.
• The innovations still require intensive technical research and development to be fully embedded in a reliable product or service.
• The innovations have not yet been reduced to practice by anyone and it is not guaranteed, at present, that doing so is technically possible.
• The innovations provide a strong competitive advantage that are not easily replicable by competitors (even technically proficient ones).
• Once reduced to practice, the innovations are expected to result in a product or service that would either be disruptive to existing markets or create new markets/new market segments.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund broadly across scientific and engineering disciplines and do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. The funding provided is non-dilutive. Any invention conceived or reduced to practice with the assistance of SBIR/STTR funding is subject to the Bayh-Dole Act. For more information, refer to the SBIR/STTR Frequently Asked Questions, #75.

NSF encourages input and participation from the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes underrepresented and underserved communities.

This program is governed by15 U.S.C. 638and the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.).

Introduction to Program:

The SBIR and STTR programs, initiated at NSF, were established in 1982 as part of the Small Business Innovation Development Act. The NSF SBIR/STTR programs focus on stimulating technical innovation from diverse entrepreneurs and startups by translating new scientific and engineering discoveries emerging from the private sector, federal labs, and academia into products and services that can be scaled and commercialized into sustainable businesses with significant societal benefits.

The NSF SBIR/STTR programs are now part of theDirectorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), which was recently launched to accelerate innovation and enhance economic competitiveness by catalyzing partnerships and investments that strengthen the links between fundamental research and technology development, deployment, and use.