[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov/)

Proposals accepted anytime

Estimated total program funding: $12,750,000 | Minimum award: $50,000

Supports NSF-funded researchers in transitioning scientific discoveries toward technology commercialization through entrepreneurial education, mentoring, and funding.

Monthly informational webinars are available; see I-Corps website for details.

--- ## Description The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps Teams (I-Corps Teams) Program is designed to foster a national innovation ecosystem by supporting NSF-funded researchers as they move fundamental research toward real-world applications. The program provides entrepreneurial training, mentorship, and funding to help research teams assess the commercial potential of technologies developed from NSF projects. Key outcomes include making go/no-go decisions on commercialization, developing transition plans for viable projects, and preparing compelling demonstrations for potential partners or investors. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals are accepted at any time; there are no fixed deadlines. - Monthly informational webinars are available; details are posted on the [I-Corps program website](http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-corps/program.jsp). --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $12,750,000 - Minimum award: $50,000 - Typical award size and duration may vary based on project scope and needs. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - Accredited U.S. institutions of higher education (IHEs), including two- and four-year colleges and universities (community colleges included), acting on behalf of their faculty members. - International branch campuses of U.S. IHEs may be included if justified and if project activities cannot be performed at the U.S. campus. - **Principal Investigator (PI):** - Must be affiliated with an eligible IHE. - Multiple awards based on the same core technology are generally not supported. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted via NSF’s standard grant submission process. - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. - Refer to the [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) for detailed application requirements. - For program-specific details, visit the [I-Corps program page](http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-corps/program.jsp). --- ## Additional Information - The program is open to teams with technologies developed from prior or current NSF-funded research. - Monthly webinars are held to answer questions and provide guidance; check the [I-Corps program website](http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-corps/program.jsp) for schedules and registration. - Cost sharing or matching is not required. --- ## External Links - [NSF I-Corps Program Page](http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i-corps/program.jsp) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359605) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Description | |-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | NSF Grants.gov Support | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov | For technical issues or questions about the funding announcement | ---

Innovation Corps Teams (I-Corps Teams) Program

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