Atom | NSF Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Fast-Track Pilot Programs

Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: September 18, 2024 | November 6, 2024 | March 5, 2025 | July 2, 2025 | November 5, 2025

Funding Amounts: Up to $1,555,000 per award (Phase I max $400,000; Phase II max $1,155,000); 24–36 month duration; ~$56M total program funding

Summary: Supports small businesses with prior NSF research lineage in developing and commercializing innovative, high-impact technologies through a streamlined, combined Phase I/II process.

Key Information: Invitation-only: Requires a Fast-Track Project Pitch and NSF invitation to apply; strict eligibility and documentation requirements.

NSF Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Fast-Track Pilot Programs

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