Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: September 18, 2024 | November 6, 2024 | March 5, 2025 | July 2, 2025 | November 5, 2025
Funding Amounts: Up to $305,000 per award for 6–18 months; ~280 awards/year; total program ~$85M
Summary: Supports startups and small businesses in high-risk, use-inspired R&D for innovative technologies with strong commercial and societal impact potential.
Key Information: Project Pitch submission and NSF invitation required before proposal; only one proposal per company per deadline.