Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: November 17, 2026 (TTP-T and TTP-P) | May 18, 2027 (TTP-T and TTP-P) | Anytime (TTP-E)
Funding Amounts: TTP-E: approximately $600,000 for up to 24 months; TTP-T: up to $1,200,000 for 36 months; TTP-P: up to $2,000,000 for 48 months
Summary: Supports use-inspired STEM research and technology translation into products, processes, and services with societal and economic impact.
Key Information: TTP-T and TTP-P recipients must complete NSF I-Corps Teams training unless a recent, technology-specific training waiver is approved.
Description
NSF Translation to Practice (TTP), led by the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, supports real-world applications of STEM discoveries. It funds use-inspired research and translational activities addressing problems faced by consumers, industries, and governments. Intended outcomes include prototypes, improved industrial processes, open-source ecosystems, standards, licensing, and startup or small business formation—not only commercial products.
Three tracks support different stages of technology maturity, from exploratory translation of an existing NSF award to technology development and deployment through strategic partnerships. The program seeks to accelerate research into practice, strengthen academic and non-academic collaborations, identify customer needs, and train students and postdoctoral researchers in innovation and entrepreneurship. Its broader goals include improving quality of life, fostering economic and job growth, strengthening national security, and maintaining global competitiveness.
