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

Proposals accepted anytime

Estimated total funding: $12,000,000 | Award floor: $50,000

Supports NSF-funded researchers with entrepreneurial education, mentoring, and funding to accelerate translation of foundational research into deep technology ventures.

--- ## Description The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National I-Corps Teams program aims to foster a robust national innovation ecosystem by helping researchers move scientific discoveries closer to commercialization. The program is designed to spur the translation of foundational research into technologies, products, processes, and services that benefit society. It provides entrepreneurial training, mentoring, and funding to NSF-funded faculty, students, and researchers, emphasizing the commercialization of "deep technologies" rooted in science and engineering. The program engages participants in experiential learning focused on customer and industry discovery, enabling rapid evaluation of the translational potential of innovations. Outcomes for participating teams include a clear decision on commercialization pathways, evidence of product-market fit, and a technology demonstration narrative for potential partners or investors. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals are accepted at any time; there is no fixed deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $12,000,000. - Award floor (minimum): $50,000. - The typical award size varies; contact the program for specifics. Cost sharing or matching is not required. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), including two- and four-year institutions and community colleges, accredited and with a campus in the U.S., acting on behalf of their faculty members. - International branch campuses of U.S. IHEs may participate with justification of project benefit and necessity for international performance. - **Principal Investigator (PI) Restrictions:** - Multiple awards based on the same core technology are generally not supported. - Proposals must be submitted by eligible institutions on behalf of their researchers. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360664). - Review the specific requirements and guidance in the [NSF Publication 25-549](http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf25549) (solicitation coming soon; refer to [program summary](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/nsf-national-innovation-corps-teams-nsf-national-i-corps-tm)). - Proposals should detail the project's foundational research, commercialization potential, and team composition. - Follow all NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures ([PAPPG](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1)). --- ## Additional Information - The program is focused on the commercialization of deep technology derived from NSF-funded foundational research. - Key program outcomes include: - Assessment of business model and commercialization pathway. - Evidence for or against product-market fit. - Technology demonstration narrative for partners/investors. - No cost sharing or matching is required. - Awards are not typically made for multiple teams based on the same technology. --- ## External Links - [NSF I-Corps Teams Program on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360664) - [NSF Program Summary Page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/nsf-national-innovation-corps-teams-nsf-national-i-corps-tm) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) - [NSF Publication 25-549 (Solicitation)](http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf25549) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Description | |------------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | NSF Grants.gov Support | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov | For technical issues or questions about the announcement | For programmatic questions, refer to the [NSF Program Summary Page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/nsf-national-innovation-corps-teams-nsf-national-i-corps-tm) for specific program officer contacts as the solicitation becomes available.

NSF National Innovation Corps Teams (NSF National I-Corps (TM) Teams) program

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