NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Funding

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:57:01 -0400

NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) provides non-dilutive funds for early-stage R&D at small businesses and startups. Our specialty? Hard science and engineering technology with *high technical risk* and potential for *significant commercial or societal impact.* We provide grants in *phases*: a short proof-of-concept / feasibility grant ($150-225k) can potentially be followed by a longer development grant ($750k). *Catalyzing Commercialization at Startups & Small Businesses* * Prove technical feasibility in Phase I and apply for Phase II funding to focus on scale and development. This R&D *lowers technical risk*, making the venture more attractive to future investors and partners/customers. Over $500k in supplemental funding is also available. * NSF SBIR/STTR Program Directors (PDs) have technical and commercial expertise; they help hundreds of small businesses and startups every year. Through the PDs and outside experts, NSF can provide *mentoring* and elements of *entrepreneurial education*. * We recruit technical and commercial experts from around the country to confidentially evaluate the technology, commercial potential and team. Successful companies leverage this *NSF stamp of approval* on the road to commercial success. More on NSF Merit Review (watch) _*Interested?* The next deadlines are June 16th (SBIR) and June 18th (STTR), 2015._ *Learn How to Apply*