Funds the creation and testing of novel scientific instruments for basic research, supporting prototype development and early-stage pilot studies.
DFG's Major Instrumentation Initiatives fund innovative, high-cost scientific equipment to advance research by supporting acquisition of novel, large-scale instruments proposed by the research community.
The National Institutes of Health offers $50,000–$400,000 to purchase a shared biomedical research instrument currently unavailable at an institution, building sustainable research capacity.
Scientific Research Instrumentation Program supports research institutions and universities with major scientific equipment for individual projects or shared laboratories to advance discovery and innovation.
DFG's Major Research Instrumentation Programme funds German universities to acquire advanced scientific equipment essential for high-level research with national or international significance.
NSF’s SBIR/STTR pilot funds up to $2M for startups and small businesses developing next-generation scientific instruments and technologies to advance scientific discovery and innovation in the U.S.