Funder: National Science Foundation
Due Dates: September 18, 2024 | November 6, 2024 | March 5, 2025 | July 2, 2025 | November 5, 2025
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,250,000 per award for up to 24 months; ~90–100 awards/year; total program budget ~$120M
Summary: Non-dilutive funding for startups and small businesses to advance science- and engineering-based innovations from lab to market, with a focus on commercialization and societal impact.
Key Information: Only prior NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I awardees are eligible; proposals must be submitted 6–24 months after Phase I start date.