Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime
Funding Amounts: $50,000 per award | 6-month project duration | ~200–255 awards/year | No cost sharing required
Summary: Supports NSF-funded researchers in translating fundamental research into market-ready technologies via entrepreneurial education, mentoring, and funding.
Key Information: Proposal submission requires prior NSF program officer invitation; eligibility requires recent NSF award or I-Corps regional training.