Federal programResearch

NSF SBIR/STTR, America's Seed Fund

Run by National Science Foundation, a federal agency

Non-dilutive R&D grants for science and technology startups. One of the most entrepreneur-friendly federal programs, no repayment, no equity given up.

Award: Phase I: $275,000 | Phase II: $1,000,000
Deadline: Rolling (4 deadlines/year)
Run by: National Science Foundation; Federal

Who it's for

US for-profit small business
Fewer than 500 employees
Technology with potential for commercialization
PI must be majority-time at company

National Science Foundation decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at seedfund.nsf.gov

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Where this comes from

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