Grant
NSF SBIR / STTR Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs: A Pilot Emphasis on Scientific Instrumentation
Open
The National Science Foundation provides equity-free research and development funding to US startups and small businesses building next-generation scientific instrumentation and experimental platforms. Eligible companies can receive up to two million dollars across Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track tracks.
Key facts
- Organiser
- U.S. National Science Foundation
- Deadline
- November 4, 2026
- Opens
- May 22, 2026
- Amount
- $2,000,000 · Grant
- Equity
- None
- Entry fee
- Free to apply
- Open to
- United States
- Stages
- Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
- Sectors
- AI and machine learning, Deeptech and hardware
- Format
- Online
- Application languages
- English
Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.
Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.