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# TTO Office-Wide Solicitation Proposers Day (DARPA-SN-26-105)

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last-updated: 2026-10-18T01:28:59.358925+00:00
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# Agentic-AI, Schema-Driven Decision Management for Auditable Studies and Acquisition Decisions

The Army STTR Phase I topic ARM26TX06-NV003 seeks a demonstration, not a full product build, of a schema-driven Decision Management foundation with a governed agentic AI layer. It covers auditable decision packages for single trade studies and long-horizon acquisition programs. The description calls for AI to process structured and unstructured digital-engineering data, including digital threads and twins, and integrate models such as SysML 2.0 and UML. Its three objectives cover a unified representation and ground-vehicle context layer; controlled, reproducible agentic artifacts with technical-document and model validation; and explicit, testable bias, risk and assumption objects. The topic opens 23 September 2026 and applications are due 21 October 2026. No funding amount is stated.

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title: "Agentic AI Based Cognitive Radar for GEOINT Mission"
canonical: "https://zephior.com/tenders/6a652516-e44b-425b-8a05-ec6f258edece/agentic-cognitive-radar-geoint-mission"
last-updated: 2026-10-18T12:11:43.884230+00:00
---

# Agentic AI Based Cognitive Radar for GEOINT Mission

This 2026 Department of War / Office of the Secretary of Defense SBIR topic seeks research and development of an agentic AI-enabled cognitive radar for resilient GEOINT missions. The described system senses interference, clutter and signal-to-noise conditions, then learns to select transmission waveforms and parameters such as frequency, bandwidth and pulse repetition frequency. The official SBIR topic page lists release on 2 September 2026, opening on 23 September and due/close on 21 October 2026. It warns that topic copies may not reflect the latest solicitation; its agency link returned HTTP 403 in this review. Detailed eligibility, terms, award amount and time-of-day deadline were not verified.

- Status: open
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# Social and Behavioral Science Based Environmental Technologies

NSF topic ET8 is listed under the current NSF 26-510 SBIR/STTR solicitation. The solicitation describes the program as supporting research and development across nearly all technology areas and gives upcoming full proposal deadlines. It does not provide a project description or a topic-specific budget for ET8.

- Status: open
- Country: US
- Buyer: U.S. National Science Foundation
- Submission deadline: 2026-11-04 (date)
- Original notice: https://www.sbir.gov/topics/1012426
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    "text": "NSF 26-510: Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs SBIR/STTR: Developing Deep Technologies that Advance U.S. Competitiveness and Security\n\nProgram Solicitation\n\nDocument Information\n\nDocument History\n\nPosted: May 22, 2026\n\nReplaces: NSF 24-579, NSF 24-580, NSF 24-582\n\nCreate a PDF\n\nTo save a PDF of this solicitation, select Print to PDF in your browser's print options.\n\nView the program page\n\nProgram Solicitation\nNSF 26-510\n\nU.S. National Science Foundation\n\nDirectorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships\n\nFull Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time):\n\nJuly 27, 2026\n\nNovember 04, 2026\n\nFirst Wednesday in November, Annually Thereafter\n\nMarch 04, 2027\n\nFirst Thursday in March, Annually Thereafter\n\nJuly 07, 2027\n\nFirst Wednesday in July, Annually Thereafter\n\nTABLE OF CONTENTS\n\nSummary of Program Requirements\n\nIntroduction\n\nProgram Description\n\nAward Information\n\nEligibility Information\n\nProposal Preparation and Submission Instructions\n\nNSF Proposal Processing and Review Procedures\n\nAward Administration Information\n\nAgency Contacts\n\nOther Information\n\nImportant Information and Revision Notes\n\nProposals must be prepared in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG).\nSpecific instructions on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program requirements are here. In the event of a conflict between the instructions in the SBIR/STTR funding opportunity and the PAPPG, the SBIR/STTR funding instructions supersede the PAPPG. Use the version of the instructions that is in effect on the proposal's due date.\n\nProposals must be prepared in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG). Use the version of the guide that is in effect on the proposal's due date.\n\nSummary of Program Requirements\n\nGeneral Information\n\nProgram Title:\n\nSmall Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs SBIR/STTR: Developing Deep Technologies that Advance U.S. Competitiveness and Security\n\nSynopsis of Program:\n\nNSF invests in scientific discoveries, technological breakthroughs, and transformative innovations that strengthen economic growth, enhance security, and improve the lives of Americans and people around the world.\n\nIn support of this mission, NSF is relaunching its SBIR/STTR programs (also known as America’s Seed Fund powered by NSF) following enactment of the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act to invest in startups and small businesses transforming high-risk technologies into products and services with commercial impacts. By investing federal R&D funds in start-ups and small businesses, NSF strengthens the national economy by stimulating private sector innovation, commercializing federally-funded research outputs, and supporting the American scientific enterprise. This investment enhances job creation while developing and expanding the U.S. workforce.\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund across nearly all technology areas and market sectors; the programs do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. Each company can receive up to $2 million for R&D. NSF takes no equity and awardees keep full ownership of their company and intellectual property.\n\nFunding opportunities are available through the NSF SBIR/STTR programs: Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Supplements. Separately, NSF welcomes Strategic Breakthrough proposals, upon recommendation from the cognizant Program Officer, for Phase II awardees.\n\nIn addition to these SBIR/STTR programs, NSF is also separately piloting a new emphasis area (see here) focused on enabling technologies that include next-generation instrumentation, novel experimental platforms, and other scientific equipment to advance the frontiers of scientific discovery and strengthen the American scientific and engineering enterprise.\n\nNSF Priorities\n\nNSF welcomes submissions from all researchers, particularly those earlier in their careers and those working in research areas aligned with agency and administration priorities. NSF also expects the highest standards of scientific rigor and integrity, and adherence to tenets of Gold Standard Science in proposals, as appropriate for the field of science and research modality.\n\nCognizant Program Officer(s):\n\nPlease note that the following information is current at the time of publishing. See program website for any updates to the points of contact.\n\nSBIR/STTR Inbox,\ntelephone:\n(703) 292-5111,\n\nemail:\nsbir@nsf.gov\n\nApplicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s):\n\n47.084\n--- NSF Technology, Innovation and Partnerships\n\nAward Information\n\nEstimated Number of Awards: 340\n\nAnticipated Type of Award: Standard Grant up to $305,000\n\nEstimated Number of Awards:\n\nApproximately 180 awards for SBIR Phase I per year\n\nApproximately 50 awards for STTR Phase I per year\n\nPhase II Awards\n\nAnticipated Type of Award: Fixed Amount Cooperative Agreement up to $1,250,000\n\nEstimated Number of Awards:\n\nApproximately 80 awards for SBIR Phase II per year\n\nApproximately 10 awards for STTR Phase II per year\n\nFast-Track Awards\n\nAnticipated Type of Award: Fixed Amount Cooperative Agreement up to $1,555,000\n\nEstimated Number of Awards:\n\nApproximately 15 awards for SBIR Fast-Track per year\n\nApproximately 3 awards for STTR Fast-Track per year\n\nAnticipated Funding Amount: $210,000,000\n\nTotal anticipated budget for SBIR and STTR awards, spanning various proposal types.\n\nEstimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.\n\nProposal Preparation and Submission Instructions\n\nA. Proposal Preparation Instructions\n\nLetters of Intent: Not required\n\nPreliminary Proposal Submission: Not required\n\nFull Proposal Preparation Instructions: This solicitation contains information that deviates from the standard NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) proposal preparation guidelines. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\n\nB. Budgetary Information\n\nCost Sharing Requirements:\n\nInclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited.\n\nIndirect Cost (F&A) Limitations:\n\nNot Applicable\n\nOther Budgetary Limitations:\n\nNot Applicable\n\nC. Due Dates\n\nFull Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time)\n\nJuly 27, 2026\n\nNovember 04, 2026\n\nFirst Wednesday in November, Annually Thereafter\n\nMarch 04, 2027\n\nFirst Thursday in March, Annually Thereafter\n\nJuly 07, 2027\n\nFirst Wednesday in July, Annually Thereafter\n\nProposal Review Information Criteria\n\nMerit Review Criteria:\n\nNational Science Board approved criteria. Additional merit review criteria apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\n\nAward Administration Information\n\nAward Conditions:\n\nAdditional award conditions apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\n\nReporting Requirements:\n\nAdditional reporting requirements apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\n\nI. Introduction\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs directly advance NSF priorities by transforming scientific discoveries into tangible economic benefits. These programs serve as a critical engine for NSF’s mission to advance scientific progress for national security, enterprise and health. By investing in high-risk, high-reward start-ups and small businesses, the program ensures that the U.S. remains at the forefront of global innovation.\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR and Fast-Track programs fund R&D costs to invest in startups and small businesses developing technologies at their earliest stages of viability. Additional information can be found at https://seedfund.nsf.gov/. These programs are housed within the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.\n\nII. Program Description\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs invest in start-ups and small businesses to turn high-risk, high-impact research into market-ready innovations. These programs aim to advance innovation by investing in the development of critical and emerging technologies that yield market-ready or commercializable outputs, all the while harnessing the full geography of American innovation and building a competition-ready workforce.\n\nNSF seeks SBIR/STTR proposals that represent success in three criteria: Intellectual Merit, Broader Impacts, and Commercial Potential. NSF funding is dedicated to the accomplishment of technical R&D activities; successful proposals will also convey the potential of NSF support to advance the viability of the start-up or small business by addressing other key risk areas, such as by strengthening the team, proving out the business model, engaging customers and other stakeholders, positioning the company for follow-on funding, and/or solidifying the intellectual property position of the innovation.\n\nThe SBIR/STTR program provides funding via four mechanisms: 1) Phase I awards, 2) Phase II awards 3) Fast-Track awards; and 4) Supplemental Awards as discussed below under Award Information.\n\nSBIR proposals permit, but do not require, that the applicant small business partner with any other institution. However, STTR proposals require that the startup issue a subaward to a not-for-profit research institution (RI). SBIR and STTR proposal budgets have unique requirements in terms of how the budget funds are allocated; see the “Proposal Preparation Instructions” pages for more details. For complete information about the unique requirements for STTR awards, please refer to the “Key Information for Submitting a Full SBIR/STTR Proposal” page.\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs are expected to result in the creation of innovative products and services that address unmet needs, stimulate economic growth through job creation and business expansion, and deliver measurable benefits and scalable ventures.\n\nIII. Award Information\n\nNSF SBIR/STTR Phase I proposals may be submitted for up to $305,000 in R&D funding intended to support projects for 6-18 months. This amount is inclusive of all direct and indirect costs as well as the small business fee, Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) funding, and the optional, but highly encouraged Innovation Corps (I-Corps). These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nNSF SBIR/STTR Phase II proposals may be submitted for funding up to $1,250,000. This amount is inclusive of all direct and indirect costs as well as the small business fee and optional TABA funding. NSF SBIR/STTR Phase II projects typically run for 24 months. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nNSF SBIR/STTR Fast-Track proposals may be submitted for up to $1,555,555 in R&D funding, to include $400,000 for the Phase I component, with a duration of 6 to 12 months, and up to $1,155,000 for the Phase II component over an additional 18 to 24 months.\n\nPhase IIB supplement proposals may be submitted by active Phase II awardees for between $50,000 to $500,000. The Phase IIB Supplement enables an awardee to build on Phase II development achievements and expedite the path from lab to market with matching funds from NSF’s Phase IIB supplement to funds from investors or customers. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nTechnology Enhancement for Commercial Partnerships (TECP) supplement proposals may be submitted by active Phase II awardees for an amount not to exceeded 20% of the Phase II award. This funding supports additional research that goes beyond the Phase II project’s objectives to meet the technical specifications or additional proof-of-concept requirements. Additional research is anticipated to enhance commercial potential and lead to partnerships with customers, industrial partners, and investors. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nStrategic Breakthrough proposals, upon invitation by the cognizant Program Officer, may be submitted for an award. To accelerate the success of SBIR/STTR funded companies, the reauthorization of the NSF SBIR/STTR program allows a strategic breakthrough award for Phase II awardees which is designed to help bring exceptional and broadly impactful technologies to commercial readiness. Strategic Breakthrough proposals may be submitted via Research.gov for requested amounts up to $30,000,000. Strategic Breakthrough proposals will be evaluated using the merit review principles and criteria as well as the additional solicitation specific review criteria included in VI sections A and B below. Additional considerations for assessing the suitability of Strategic Breakthrough proposals will be available on the NSF SBIR/STTR website. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nIV. Eligibility Information\n\nWho May Submit Proposals:\n\nProposals may only be submitted by the following:\n\nProposals to any of the NSF SBIR/STTR funding opportunities may only be submitted by firms qualifying as a small business concern. (see the Guide to SBIR/STTR Program Eligibility for more information). Please note that the size limit of 500 employees includes affiliates. A proposing small business concern must be in compliance with the SBIR/STTR Policy Directive and the Code of Federal Regulations. For STTR proposals, the proposing small business concern must also include a partner research institution in the project.\n\nFor Phase I: Proposers must obtain an official invitation to submit a proposal. To receive the invitation, potential proposers must submit a Project Pitch and receive an official response (via email) from the program staff. Invitations are valid for the next two submission deadlines after the date of the initial official invitation. Submission deadlines are at the top of the funding opportunity. If a Project Pitch invitation expires, the Principal Investigator (PI) is required to restart the Project Pitch process. Note: that NSF places strict limits in terms of the number of Project Pitches and full proposals that can be under consideration from a given small business as described in the Project Pitch details at the link above.\n\nA maximum of two Project Pitch submissions per company per year (12-month period) are allowed. In addition, NSF limits the total number of Project Pitches for the same project/technology, regardless of topic or timeline, to no more than 3 submissions.\n\nFor Phase II: Only NSF Phase I SBIR/STTR awardees are permitted to submit a Phase II proposal to NSF. Proposers must submit their SBIR/STTR Phase II proposal between 6 to 24 months after the start date of their relevant NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I award.\n\nFor Fast-Track: Proposers must obtain an official invitation to submit a proposal. To receive the invitation, potential proposers must submit a Project Pitch and receive an official response from program staff. A full proposal must be submitted within four months of the Fast-Track Project Pitch invitation. Additional details are available here.\n\nFor Supplemental Funding Opportunities: All active SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees are eligible to participate in the full range of supplemental funding opportunities related to strategic partners and outside investors, including the Phase IIB funding opportunity (see:https://seedfund.nsf.gov/resources/awardees/supplement/overview/).\n\nStrategic Breakthrough : SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees are eligible to submit Strategic Breakthrough proposals only after consultation with their cognizant Program Officer.\n\nWho May Serve as PI:\n\nWho May Serve as PI: The primary employment of the Principal Investigator (PI) must be with the small business at the time of award and for the duration of the award, unless a new PI is named. Primary employment is defined as at least 51 percent employed by the small business. NSF normally considers a full-time work week to be 40 hours and considers employment elsewhere greater than 19.6 hours per week to conflict with this requirement. Rarely, deviations from this requirement may occur, and must be approved in writing by the Funding Agreement Program Officer after consultation with the agency SBIR/STTR program manager/coordinator.\n\nThe PI must have a legal right to work for the proposing company in the United States, as evidenced by citizenship, permanent residency, or an appropriate visa. The PI does not need to be associated with an academic institution. There are no PI degree requirements (i.e., the PI is not required to hold a Ph.D. or any other degree).\n\nThe PI must devote the following levels of effort:\n\nFor Phase I: a minimum of one calendar month per six months of performance\n\nFor Phase II: a minimum of one calendar month per six months of performance\n\nFor Fast-Track: a minimum of three calendar months per six months of performance.\n\nLimit on Number of Proposals per Organization: 1\n\nLimit on Number of Proposals per PI or co-PI: 1\n\nLimit on Number of Proposals per PI or co-PI:\n\nFor NSF SBIR: 1 PI, co-PIs are not allowed.\n\nFor NSF STTR: 1 PI and 1 co-PI are required (the PI must be an employee of the proposing small business for at least 51% of his/her time (as stated above), and the co-PI must be part of the STTR partner research institution). An individual may act as the co-PI on an unlimited number of proposals.\n\nAn individual may be listed as the PI for only one proposal submitted at a time to this NSF SBIR/STTR funding opportunity\n\nV. Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions\n\nA. Proposal Preparation Instructions\n\nFull Proposals: Proposers must submit proposals in response to this Program Solicitation via Research.gov.\n\nYou must prepare your proposal according to Chapter II.D.2 of the PAPPG, unless this solicitation specifies different instructions. Always use the version of the PAPPG in effect on your proposal's due date.\n\nThis solicitation contains instructions that supplement the standard PAPPG guidelines. Follow both the PAPPG guidelines and those outlined in this document when preparing your proposal.\n\nProposal Preparation Instructions\n\nFull Proposals: Proposers must submit proposals in response to this Program Solicitation via Research.gov.\n\nYou must prepare your proposal according to Chapter II.D.2 of the PAPPG, unless this solicitation specifies different instructions. Always use the version of the PAPPG in effect on your proposal's due date.\n\nThis solicitation contains instructions that supplement the standard PAPPG guidelines. Follow both the PAPPG guidelines and those outlined in this document when preparing your proposal.\n\nC. Budgetary Information\n\nCost Sharing:\n\nInclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited.\n\nD. Research.gov Requirements\n\nYou can submit proposals in response to this solicitation through Research.gov.\n\nInformation on how to prepare and submit proposals is available on the Submitting Your Proposal page on NSF.gov.\n\nVI. NSF Proposal Processing and Review Procedures\n\nInformation on NSF's proposal processing and review procedures is available on the Overview of the NSF Proposal and Award Process page on NSF.gov.\n\nAll NSF SBIR/STTR proposals are evaluated through use of three merit review criteria:\n\nIntellectual Merit, which encompasses the potential to advance knowledge.\n\nBroader Impacts, which encompass the potential to benefit society and contribute to the achievement of specific, desired societal outcomes.\n\nCommercial Potential, which encompasses the potential of the project to lead to significant outcomes in the commercial market.\n\nInformation on NSF's merit review criteria and process can be found on the Proposal Review and Decisions page and at https://seedfund.nsf.gov/solicitation-merit-review/.\n\nB. Review and Selection Process\n\nProposals submitted in response to this program solicitation will be reviewed by\nAd hoc Review and/or Panel Review, Internal NSF Review, or External or internal subject-matter-expert(s) may also review the proposal.\n\nAfter a proposal passes an initial compliance check, it will be reviewed by an NSF Program Officer and other reviewers, as described above.\n\nVisit the Overview of the NSF Proposal and Award Process page for more information on the review and selection process.\n\nIn alignment with Executive Order 14332 (Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking), all else being equal after merit review, NSF may give preference to institutions with lower indirect cost rates.\n\nVII. Award Administration Information\n\nA. Notification of the Award\n\nNotification of an award is made to the submitting organization by an NSF Grants and Agreements Officer.\n\nB. Award Conditions\n\nInformation on NSF award conditions can be found on the Award Terms and Conditions page on NSF.gov and Chapter VII of the PAPPG.\n\nAdministrative and National Policy Requirements:\nInformation on administrative and national policy requirements can be found on the National Policy Requirements for Recipients of NSF Awards page on NSF.gov.\n\nConsistent with the requirements specified in 2 CFR § 200.332, recipients of NSF awards must adhere to the requirements for pass-through entities in establishing and managing subawards issued ensuring alignment with Administration and NSF policies and priorities.\n\nIn alignment with Executive Order 14332 (Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking), proposers should be aware that NSF awards offered under this funding opportunity may include termination for convenience provisions.\n\nSpecial Award Conditions:\n\nNSF SBIR/STTR recipients are subject to special sets of terms and conditions. The current terms and conditions language for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track awards can be accessed here.\n\nIn compliance with the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Section 10636 (Person or entity of concern prohibition) (42 U.S.C. 19235): No person published on the list under section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) or entity identified under section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note; Public Law 116-283) may receive or participate in any grant, award, program, support, or other activity under the U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships. See here for more details.\n\nNSF follows all federal guidance on assessing and mitigating foreign risk as related to countries of concern during the required due diligence process for SBIR/STTR awards. 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# Data and communication

NSF topic SP4 is listed under the current NSF 26-510 SBIR/STTR solicitation. The solicitation describes the program as supporting research and development across nearly all technology areas and gives upcoming full proposal deadlines. It does not provide a project description or a topic-specific budget for SP4.

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    "text": "NSF 26-510: Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs SBIR/STTR: Developing Deep Technologies that Advance U.S. Competitiveness and Security\n\nProgram Solicitation\n\nDocument Information\n\nDocument History\n\nPosted: May 22, 2026\n\nReplaces: NSF 24-579, NSF 24-580, NSF 24-582\n\nCreate a PDF\n\nTo save a PDF of this solicitation, select Print to PDF in your browser's print options.\n\nView the program page\n\nProgram Solicitation\nNSF 26-510\n\nU.S. National Science Foundation\n\nDirectorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships\n\nFull Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time):\n\nJuly 27, 2026\n\nNovember 04, 2026\n\nFirst Wednesday in November, Annually Thereafter\n\nMarch 04, 2027\n\nFirst Thursday in March, Annually Thereafter\n\nJuly 07, 2027\n\nFirst Wednesday in July, Annually Thereafter\n\nTABLE OF CONTENTS\n\nSummary of Program Requirements\n\nIntroduction\n\nProgram Description\n\nAward Information\n\nEligibility Information\n\nProposal Preparation and Submission Instructions\n\nNSF Proposal Processing and Review Procedures\n\nAward Administration Information\n\nAgency Contacts\n\nOther Information\n\nImportant Information and Revision Notes\n\nProposals must be prepared in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG).\nSpecific instructions on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program requirements are here. In the event of a conflict between the instructions in the SBIR/STTR funding opportunity and the PAPPG, the SBIR/STTR funding instructions supersede the PAPPG. Use the version of the instructions that is in effect on the proposal's due date.\n\nProposals must be prepared in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG). Use the version of the guide that is in effect on the proposal's due date.\n\nSummary of Program Requirements\n\nGeneral Information\n\nProgram Title:\n\nSmall Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs SBIR/STTR: Developing Deep Technologies that Advance U.S. Competitiveness and Security\n\nSynopsis of Program:\n\nNSF invests in scientific discoveries, technological breakthroughs, and transformative innovations that strengthen economic growth, enhance security, and improve the lives of Americans and people around the world.\n\nIn support of this mission, NSF is relaunching its SBIR/STTR programs (also known as America’s Seed Fund powered by NSF) following enactment of the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act to invest in startups and small businesses transforming high-risk technologies into products and services with commercial impacts. By investing federal R&D funds in start-ups and small businesses, NSF strengthens the national economy by stimulating private sector innovation, commercializing federally-funded research outputs, and supporting the American scientific enterprise. This investment enhances job creation while developing and expanding the U.S. workforce.\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund across nearly all technology areas and market sectors; the programs do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. Each company can receive up to $2 million for R&D. NSF takes no equity and awardees keep full ownership of their company and intellectual property.\n\nFunding opportunities are available through the NSF SBIR/STTR programs: Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Supplements. Separately, NSF welcomes Strategic Breakthrough proposals, upon recommendation from the cognizant Program Officer, for Phase II awardees.\n\nIn addition to these SBIR/STTR programs, NSF is also separately piloting a new emphasis area (see here) focused on enabling technologies that include next-generation instrumentation, novel experimental platforms, and other scientific equipment to advance the frontiers of scientific discovery and strengthen the American scientific and engineering enterprise.\n\nNSF Priorities\n\nNSF welcomes submissions from all researchers, particularly those earlier in their careers and those working in research areas aligned with agency and administration priorities. NSF also expects the highest standards of scientific rigor and integrity, and adherence to tenets of Gold Standard Science in proposals, as appropriate for the field of science and research modality.\n\nCognizant Program Officer(s):\n\nPlease note that the following information is current at the time of publishing. See program website for any updates to the points of contact.\n\nSBIR/STTR Inbox,\ntelephone:\n(703) 292-5111,\n\nemail:\nsbir@nsf.gov\n\nApplicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s):\n\n47.084\n--- NSF Technology, Innovation and Partnerships\n\nAward Information\n\nEstimated Number of Awards: 340\n\nAnticipated Type of Award: Standard Grant up to $305,000\n\nEstimated Number of Awards:\n\nApproximately 180 awards for SBIR Phase I per year\n\nApproximately 50 awards for STTR Phase I per year\n\nPhase II Awards\n\nAnticipated Type of Award: Fixed Amount Cooperative Agreement up to $1,250,000\n\nEstimated Number of Awards:\n\nApproximately 80 awards for SBIR Phase II per year\n\nApproximately 10 awards for STTR Phase II per year\n\nFast-Track Awards\n\nAnticipated Type of Award: Fixed Amount Cooperative Agreement up to $1,555,000\n\nEstimated Number of Awards:\n\nApproximately 15 awards for SBIR Fast-Track per year\n\nApproximately 3 awards for STTR Fast-Track per year\n\nAnticipated Funding Amount: $210,000,000\n\nTotal anticipated budget for SBIR and STTR awards, spanning various proposal types.\n\nEstimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.\n\nProposal Preparation and Submission Instructions\n\nA. Proposal Preparation Instructions\n\nLetters of Intent: Not required\n\nPreliminary Proposal Submission: Not required\n\nFull Proposal Preparation Instructions: This solicitation contains information that deviates from the standard NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) proposal preparation guidelines. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\n\nB. Budgetary Information\n\nCost Sharing Requirements:\n\nInclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited.\n\nIndirect Cost (F&A) Limitations:\n\nNot Applicable\n\nOther Budgetary Limitations:\n\nNot Applicable\n\nC. Due Dates\n\nFull Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time)\n\nJuly 27, 2026\n\nNovember 04, 2026\n\nFirst Wednesday in November, Annually Thereafter\n\nMarch 04, 2027\n\nFirst Thursday in March, Annually Thereafter\n\nJuly 07, 2027\n\nFirst Wednesday in July, Annually Thereafter\n\nProposal Review Information Criteria\n\nMerit Review Criteria:\n\nNational Science Board approved criteria. Additional merit review criteria apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\n\nAward Administration Information\n\nAward Conditions:\n\nAdditional award conditions apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\n\nReporting Requirements:\n\nAdditional reporting requirements apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\n\nI. Introduction\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs directly advance NSF priorities by transforming scientific discoveries into tangible economic benefits. These programs serve as a critical engine for NSF’s mission to advance scientific progress for national security, enterprise and health. By investing in high-risk, high-reward start-ups and small businesses, the program ensures that the U.S. remains at the forefront of global innovation.\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR and Fast-Track programs fund R&D costs to invest in startups and small businesses developing technologies at their earliest stages of viability. Additional information can be found at https://seedfund.nsf.gov/. These programs are housed within the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.\n\nII. Program Description\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs invest in start-ups and small businesses to turn high-risk, high-impact research into market-ready innovations. These programs aim to advance innovation by investing in the development of critical and emerging technologies that yield market-ready or commercializable outputs, all the while harnessing the full geography of American innovation and building a competition-ready workforce.\n\nNSF seeks SBIR/STTR proposals that represent success in three criteria: Intellectual Merit, Broader Impacts, and Commercial Potential. NSF funding is dedicated to the accomplishment of technical R&D activities; successful proposals will also convey the potential of NSF support to advance the viability of the start-up or small business by addressing other key risk areas, such as by strengthening the team, proving out the business model, engaging customers and other stakeholders, positioning the company for follow-on funding, and/or solidifying the intellectual property position of the innovation.\n\nThe SBIR/STTR program provides funding via four mechanisms: 1) Phase I awards, 2) Phase II awards 3) Fast-Track awards; and 4) Supplemental Awards as discussed below under Award Information.\n\nSBIR proposals permit, but do not require, that the applicant small business partner with any other institution. However, STTR proposals require that the startup issue a subaward to a not-for-profit research institution (RI). SBIR and STTR proposal budgets have unique requirements in terms of how the budget funds are allocated; see the “Proposal Preparation Instructions” pages for more details. For complete information about the unique requirements for STTR awards, please refer to the “Key Information for Submitting a Full SBIR/STTR Proposal” page.\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs are expected to result in the creation of innovative products and services that address unmet needs, stimulate economic growth through job creation and business expansion, and deliver measurable benefits and scalable ventures.\n\nIII. Award Information\n\nNSF SBIR/STTR Phase I proposals may be submitted for up to $305,000 in R&D funding intended to support projects for 6-18 months. This amount is inclusive of all direct and indirect costs as well as the small business fee, Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) funding, and the optional, but highly encouraged Innovation Corps (I-Corps). These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nNSF SBIR/STTR Phase II proposals may be submitted for funding up to $1,250,000. This amount is inclusive of all direct and indirect costs as well as the small business fee and optional TABA funding. NSF SBIR/STTR Phase II projects typically run for 24 months. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nNSF SBIR/STTR Fast-Track proposals may be submitted for up to $1,555,555 in R&D funding, to include $400,000 for the Phase I component, with a duration of 6 to 12 months, and up to $1,155,000 for the Phase II component over an additional 18 to 24 months.\n\nPhase IIB supplement proposals may be submitted by active Phase II awardees for between $50,000 to $500,000. The Phase IIB Supplement enables an awardee to build on Phase II development achievements and expedite the path from lab to market with matching funds from NSF’s Phase IIB supplement to funds from investors or customers. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nTechnology Enhancement for Commercial Partnerships (TECP) supplement proposals may be submitted by active Phase II awardees for an amount not to exceeded 20% of the Phase II award. This funding supports additional research that goes beyond the Phase II project’s objectives to meet the technical specifications or additional proof-of-concept requirements. Additional research is anticipated to enhance commercial potential and lead to partnerships with customers, industrial partners, and investors. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nStrategic Breakthrough proposals, upon invitation by the cognizant Program Officer, may be submitted for an award. To accelerate the success of SBIR/STTR funded companies, the reauthorization of the NSF SBIR/STTR program allows a strategic breakthrough award for Phase II awardees which is designed to help bring exceptional and broadly impactful technologies to commercial readiness. Strategic Breakthrough proposals may be submitted via Research.gov for requested amounts up to $30,000,000. Strategic Breakthrough proposals will be evaluated using the merit review principles and criteria as well as the additional solicitation specific review criteria included in VI sections A and B below. Additional considerations for assessing the suitability of Strategic Breakthrough proposals will be available on the NSF SBIR/STTR website. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nIV. Eligibility Information\n\nWho May Submit Proposals:\n\nProposals may only be submitted by the following:\n\nProposals to any of the NSF SBIR/STTR funding opportunities may only be submitted by firms qualifying as a small business concern. (see the Guide to SBIR/STTR Program Eligibility for more information). Please note that the size limit of 500 employees includes affiliates. A proposing small business concern must be in compliance with the SBIR/STTR Policy Directive and the Code of Federal Regulations. For STTR proposals, the proposing small business concern must also include a partner research institution in the project.\n\nFor Phase I: Proposers must obtain an official invitation to submit a proposal. To receive the invitation, potential proposers must submit a Project Pitch and receive an official response (via email) from the program staff. Invitations are valid for the next two submission deadlines after the date of the initial official invitation. Submission deadlines are at the top of the funding opportunity. If a Project Pitch invitation expires, the Principal Investigator (PI) is required to restart the Project Pitch process. Note: that NSF places strict limits in terms of the number of Project Pitches and full proposals that can be under consideration from a given small business as described in the Project Pitch details at the link above.\n\nA maximum of two Project Pitch submissions per company per year (12-month period) are allowed. In addition, NSF limits the total number of Project Pitches for the same project/technology, regardless of topic or timeline, to no more than 3 submissions.\n\nFor Phase II: Only NSF Phase I SBIR/STTR awardees are permitted to submit a Phase II proposal to NSF. Proposers must submit their SBIR/STTR Phase II proposal between 6 to 24 months after the start date of their relevant NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I award.\n\nFor Fast-Track: Proposers must obtain an official invitation to submit a proposal. To receive the invitation, potential proposers must submit a Project Pitch and receive an official response from program staff. A full proposal must be submitted within four months of the Fast-Track Project Pitch invitation. Additional details are available here.\n\nFor Supplemental Funding Opportunities: All active SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees are eligible to participate in the full range of supplemental funding opportunities related to strategic partners and outside investors, including the Phase IIB funding opportunity (see:https://seedfund.nsf.gov/resources/awardees/supplement/overview/).\n\nStrategic Breakthrough : SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees are eligible to submit Strategic Breakthrough proposals only after consultation with their cognizant Program Officer.\n\nWho May Serve as PI:\n\nWho May Serve as PI: The primary employment of the Principal Investigator (PI) must be with the small business at the time of award and for the duration of the award, unless a new PI is named. Primary employment is defined as at least 51 percent employed by the small business. NSF normally considers a full-time work week to be 40 hours and considers employment elsewhere greater than 19.6 hours per week to conflict with this requirement. Rarely, deviations from this requirement may occur, and must be approved in writing by the Funding Agreement Program Officer after consultation with the agency SBIR/STTR program manager/coordinator.\n\nThe PI must have a legal right to work for the proposing company in the United States, as evidenced by citizenship, permanent residency, or an appropriate visa. The PI does not need to be associated with an academic institution. There are no PI degree requirements (i.e., the PI is not required to hold a Ph.D. or any other degree).\n\nThe PI must devote the following levels of effort:\n\nFor Phase I: a minimum of one calendar month per six months of performance\n\nFor Phase II: a minimum of one calendar month per six months of performance\n\nFor Fast-Track: a minimum of three calendar months per six months of performance.\n\nLimit on Number of Proposals per Organization: 1\n\nLimit on Number of Proposals per PI or co-PI: 1\n\nLimit on Number of Proposals per PI or co-PI:\n\nFor NSF SBIR: 1 PI, co-PIs are not allowed.\n\nFor NSF STTR: 1 PI and 1 co-PI are required (the PI must be an employee of the proposing small business for at least 51% of his/her time (as stated above), and the co-PI must be part of the STTR partner research institution). An individual may act as the co-PI on an unlimited number of proposals.\n\nAn individual may be listed as the PI for only one proposal submitted at a time to this NSF SBIR/STTR funding opportunity\n\nV. Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions\n\nA. Proposal Preparation Instructions\n\nFull Proposals: Proposers must submit proposals in response to this Program Solicitation via Research.gov.\n\nYou must prepare your proposal according to Chapter II.D.2 of the PAPPG, unless this solicitation specifies different instructions. Always use the version of the PAPPG in effect on your proposal's due date.\n\nThis solicitation contains instructions that supplement the standard PAPPG guidelines. Follow both the PAPPG guidelines and those outlined in this document when preparing your proposal.\n\nProposal Preparation Instructions\n\nFull Proposals: Proposers must submit proposals in response to this Program Solicitation via Research.gov.\n\nYou must prepare your proposal according to Chapter II.D.2 of the PAPPG, unless this solicitation specifies different instructions. Always use the version of the PAPPG in effect on your proposal's due date.\n\nThis solicitation contains instructions that supplement the standard PAPPG guidelines. Follow both the PAPPG guidelines and those outlined in this document when preparing your proposal.\n\nC. Budgetary Information\n\nCost Sharing:\n\nInclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited.\n\nD. Research.gov Requirements\n\nYou can submit proposals in response to this solicitation through Research.gov.\n\nInformation on how to prepare and submit proposals is available on the Submitting Your Proposal page on NSF.gov.\n\nVI. NSF Proposal Processing and Review Procedures\n\nInformation on NSF's proposal processing and review procedures is available on the Overview of the NSF Proposal and Award Process page on NSF.gov.\n\nAll NSF SBIR/STTR proposals are evaluated through use of three merit review criteria:\n\nIntellectual Merit, which encompasses the potential to advance knowledge.\n\nBroader Impacts, which encompass the potential to benefit society and contribute to the achievement of specific, desired societal outcomes.\n\nCommercial Potential, which encompasses the potential of the project to lead to significant outcomes in the commercial market.\n\nInformation on NSF's merit review criteria and process can be found on the Proposal Review and Decisions page and at https://seedfund.nsf.gov/solicitation-merit-review/.\n\nB. Review and Selection Process\n\nProposals submitted in response to this program solicitation will be reviewed by\nAd hoc Review and/or Panel Review, Internal NSF Review, or External or internal subject-matter-expert(s) may also review the proposal.\n\nAfter a proposal passes an initial compliance check, it will be reviewed by an NSF Program Officer and other reviewers, as described above.\n\nVisit the Overview of the NSF Proposal and Award Process page for more information on the review and selection process.\n\nIn alignment with Executive Order 14332 (Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking), all else being equal after merit review, NSF may give preference to institutions with lower indirect cost rates.\n\nVII. Award Administration Information\n\nA. Notification of the Award\n\nNotification of an award is made to the submitting organization by an NSF Grants and Agreements Officer.\n\nB. 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# Cryptography, Security, and Cybersecurity

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- Status: open
- Country: US
- Buyer: U.S. National Science Foundation
- Submission deadline: 2026-11-04 (date)
- Original notice: https://www.sbir.gov/topics/1012397
- Source checked: 2026-10-14T03:59:30.619932Z

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    "text": "Topic\nCryptography, Security, and Cybersecurity\nFunding agency: NSF\nYear: 2026\nTopic Number: DL5\nSolicitation Number: NSF 26-510\nTagged: BOTH; BOTH\nSolicitation Status: Open\nRelease Date: May 22, 2026\nOpen Date: May 22, 2026\nDue Dates: July 27, 2026; November 4, 2026; March 4, 2027; July 7, 2027\nClose Date: July 7, 2027\nDescription: no text present on the source page.\nThe SBIR portal labels its topic pages as copies that may not reflect the latest agency solicitation.\n\n\nOfficial current program solicitation NSF 26-510 (complete visible page text; personal communication coordinates omitted):\nNSF 26-510:\nSmall Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs SBIR/STTR: Developing Deep Technologies that Advance U.S. Competitiveness and Security\nProgram Solicitation\nDocument Information\nDocument History\nPosted:\nMay 22, 2026\nReplaces:\nNSF 24-579\n,\nNSF 24-580\n,\nNSF 24-582\nCreate a PDF\nTo save a PDF of this solicitation, select\nPrint to PDF\nin your browser's print options.\nView the program page\nProgram Solicitation\n        NSF 26-510\nU.S. National Science Foundation\nDirectorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships\nFull Proposal Deadline(s)\n(due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time):\nJuly 27, 2026\nNovember 04, 2026\nFirst Wednesday in November, Annually Thereafter\nMarch 04, 2027\nFirst Thursday in March, Annually Thereafter\nJuly 07, 2027\nFirst Wednesday in July, Annually Thereafter\nImportant Information and Revision Notes\nProposals must be prepared in accordance with the\nNSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)\n.\n            Specific instructions on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program requirements are\nhere\n. In the event of a conflict between the instructions in the SBIR/STTR funding opportunity and the PAPPG, the SBIR/STTR funding instructions supersede the PAPPG. Use the version of the instructions that is in effect on the proposal's due date.\nProposals must be prepared in accordance with the\nNSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)\n. Use the version of the guide that is in effect on the proposal's due date.\nSummary of Program Requirements\nGeneral Information\nProgram Title:\nSmall Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs SBIR/STTR: Developing Deep Technologies that Advance U.S. Competitiveness and Security\nSynopsis of Program:\nNSF invests in scientific discoveries, technological breakthroughs, and transformative innovations that strengthen economic growth, enhance security, and improve the lives of Americans and people around the world.\nIn support of this mission, NSF is relaunching its\nSBIR/STTR programs\n(also known as America’s Seed Fund powered by NSF) following enactment of the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act to invest in startups and small businesses transforming high-risk technologies into products and services with commercial impacts. By investing federal R&D funds in start-ups and small businesses, NSF strengthens the national economy by stimulating private sector innovation, commercializing federally-funded research outputs, and supporting the American scientific enterprise. This investment enhances job creation while developing and expanding the U.S. workforce.\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund across nearly all technology areas and market sectors; the programs do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. Each company can receive up to $2 million for R&D. NSF takes no equity and awardees keep full ownership of their company and intellectual property.\nFunding opportunities are available through the NSF SBIR/STTR programs: Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Supplements. Separately, NSF welcomes Strategic Breakthrough proposals, upon recommendation from the cognizant Program Officer, for Phase II awardees.\nIn addition to these SBIR/STTR programs, NSF is also separately piloting a new emphasis area (see here) focused on enabling technologies that include next-generation instrumentation, novel experimental platforms, and other scientific equipment to advance the frontiers of scientific discovery and strengthen the American scientific and engineering enterprise.\nNSF Priorities\nNSF welcomes submissions from all researchers, particularly those earlier in their careers and those working in research areas aligned with agency and administration priorities. NSF also expects the highest standards of scientific rigor and integrity, and adherence to tenets of\nGold Standard Science\nin proposals, as appropriate for the field of science and research modality.\nCognizant Program Officer(s):\nPlease note that the following information is current at the time of publishing. See program website for any updates to the points of contact.\nSBIR/STTR Inbox,\n                telephone:\n                [contact phone omitted],\n\n                email:\n[contact email omitted]\nApplicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s):\n47.084\n            --- NSF Technology, Innovation and Partnerships\nAward Information\nEstimated Number of Awards:\n340\nAnticipated Type of Award:\nStandard Grant up to $305,000\nEstimated Number of Awards:\nApproximately 180 awards for SBIR Phase I per year\nApproximately 50 awards for STTR Phase I per year\nPhase II Awards\nAnticipated Type of Award:\nFixed Amount Cooperative Agreement up to $1,250,000\nEstimated Number of Awards:\nApproximately 80 awards for SBIR Phase II per year\nApproximately 10 awards for STTR Phase II per year\nFast-Track Awards\nAnticipated Type of Award:\nFixed Amount Cooperative Agreement up to $1,555,000\nEstimated Number of Awards:\nApproximately 15 awards for SBIR Fast-Track per year\nApproximately 3 awards for STTR Fast-Track per year\nAnticipated Funding Amount:\n$210,000,000\nTotal anticipated budget for SBIR and STTR awards, spanning various proposal types.\nEstimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.\nProposal Preparation and Submission Instructions\nA. Proposal Preparation Instructions\nLetters of Intent:\nNot required\nPreliminary Proposal Submission:\nNot required\nFull Proposal Preparation Instructions:\nThis solicitation contains information that deviates from the standard\nNSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide\n(PAPPG) proposal preparation guidelines. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\nB. Budgetary Information\nCost Sharing Requirements:\nInclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited.\nIndirect Cost (F&A) Limitations:\nNot Applicable\nOther Budgetary Limitations:\nNot Applicable\nC. Due Dates\nFull Proposal Deadline(s)\n(due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time)\nJuly 27, 2026\nNovember 04, 2026\nFirst Wednesday in November, Annually Thereafter\nMarch 04, 2027\nFirst Thursday in March, Annually Thereafter\nJuly 07, 2027\nFirst Wednesday in July, Annually Thereafter\nProposal Review Information Criteria\nMerit Review Criteria:\nNational Science Board approved criteria. Additional merit review criteria apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\nAward Administration Information\nAward Conditions:\nAdditional award conditions apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\nReporting Requirements:\nAdditional reporting requirements apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\nI. Introduction\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs directly advance NSF priorities by transforming scientific discoveries into tangible economic benefits. These programs serve as a critical engine for NSF’s mission to advance scientific progress for national security, enterprise and health. By investing in high-risk, high-reward start-ups and small businesses, the program ensures that the U.S. remains at the forefront of global innovation.\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR and Fast-Track programs fund R&D costs to invest in startups and small businesses developing technologies at their earliest stages of viability. Additional information can be found at\nhttps://seedfund.nsf.gov/\n. These programs are housed within the\nDirectorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships\n.\nII. Program Description\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs invest in start-ups and small businesses to turn high-risk, high-impact research into market-ready innovations. These programs aim to advance innovation by investing in the development of critical and emerging technologies that yield market-ready or commercializable outputs, all the while harnessing the full geography of American innovation and building a competition-ready workforce.\nNSF seeks SBIR/STTR proposals that represent success in three criteria:\nIntellectual Merit, Broader Impacts,\nand\nCommercial Potential\n. NSF funding is dedicated to the accomplishment of technical R&D activities; successful proposals will also convey the potential of NSF support to advance the viability of the start-up or small business by addressing other key risk areas, such as by strengthening the team, proving out the business model, engaging customers and other stakeholders, positioning the company for follow-on funding, and/or solidifying the intellectual property position of the innovation.\nThe SBIR/STTR program provides funding via four mechanisms: 1) Phase I awards, 2) Phase II awards 3) Fast-Track awards; and 4) Supplemental Awards as discussed below under Award Information.\nSBIR proposals permit, but do not require, that the applicant small business partner with any other institution. However, STTR proposals require that the startup issue a subaward to a not-for-profit research institution (RI). SBIR and STTR proposal budgets have unique requirements in terms of how the budget funds are allocated; see the “Proposal Preparation Instructions” pages for more details. For complete information about the unique requirements for STTR awards, please refer to the “\nKey Information for Submitting a Full SBIR/STTR Proposal\n” page.\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs are expected to result in the creation of innovative products and services that address unmet needs, stimulate economic growth through job creation and business expansion, and deliver measurable benefits and scalable ventures.\nIII. Award Information\nNSF SBIR/STTR\nPhase I\nproposals may be submitted for up to $305,000 in R&D funding intended to support projects for 6-18 months. This amount is inclusive of all direct and indirect costs as well as the small business fee, Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) funding, and the optional, but highly encouraged Innovation Corps (I-Corps). These awards are subject to availability of funds.\nNSF SBIR/STTR Phase II\nproposals may be submitted for funding up to $1,250,000. This amount is inclusive of all direct and indirect costs as well as the small business fee and optional TABA funding. NSF SBIR/STTR Phase II projects typically run for 24 months. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\nNSF SBIR/STTR Fast-Track\nproposals may be submitted for up to $1,555,555 in R&D funding, to include $400,000 for the Phase I component, with a duration of 6 to 12 months, and up to $1,155,000 for the Phase II component over an additional 18 to 24 months.\nPhase IIB supplement\nproposals may be submitted by active Phase II awardees for between $50,000 to $500,000. The Phase IIB Supplement enables an awardee to build on Phase II development achievements and expedite the path from lab to market with matching funds from NSF’s Phase IIB supplement to funds from investors or customers. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\nTechnology Enhancement for Commercial Partnerships (TECP) supplement\nproposals may be submitted by active Phase II awardees for an amount not to exceeded 20% of the Phase II award. This funding supports additional research that goes beyond the Phase II project’s objectives to meet the technical specifications or additional proof-of-concept requirements. Additional research is anticipated to enhance commercial potential and lead to partnerships with customers, industrial partners, and investors. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\nStrategic Breakthrough\nproposals, upon invitation by the cognizant Program Officer, may be submitted for an award\n.\nTo accelerate the success of SBIR/STTR funded companies, the reauthorization of the NSF SBIR/STTR program allows a strategic breakthrough award for Phase II awardees which is designed to help bring exceptional and broadly impactful technologies to commercial readiness. Strategic Breakthrough proposals may be submitted via Research.gov for requested amounts up to $30,000,000. Strategic Breakthrough proposals will be evaluated using the merit review principles and criteria as well as the additional solicitation specific review criteria included in VI sections A and B below. Additional considerations for assessing the suitability of Strategic Breakthrough proposals will be available on the NSF SBIR/STTR website. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\nIV. Eligibility Information\nWho May Submit Proposals:\nProposals may only be submitted by the following:\nProposals to any of the NSF SBIR/STTR funding opportunities\nmay only be submitted by\nfirms qualifying as a small business concern.\n(see the\nGuide to SBIR/STTR Program Eligibility\nfor more information). Please note that the size limit of 500 employees\nincludes affiliates\n. A proposing small business concern must be in compliance with the\nSBIR/STTR Policy Directive\nand the\nCode of Federal Regulations\n. For STTR proposals, the proposing small business concern must also\ninclude a partner research institution\nin the project.\nFor Phase I:\nProposers\nmust obtain an official invitation to submit a proposal.\nTo receive the invitation, potential proposers must submit a\nProject Pitch\nand receive an official response (via email) from the program staff. Invitations are valid for the next two submission deadlines after the date of the initial official invitation. Submission deadlines are at the top of the funding opportunity. If a Project Pitch invitation expires, the Principal Investigator (PI) is required to restart the Project Pitch process. Note: that NSF places strict limits in terms of the number of Project Pitches and full proposals that can be under consideration from a given small business as described in the Project Pitch details at the link above.\nA maximum of two Project Pitch submissions per company per year (12-month period) are allowed. In addition, NSF limits the total number of Project Pitches for the same project/technology, regardless of topic or timeline, to no more than 3 submissions.\nFor Phase II\n: Only NSF Phase I SBIR/STTR awardees are permitted to submit a Phase II proposal to NSF. Proposers must submit their SBIR/STTR Phase II proposal between 6 to 24 months after the start date of their relevant NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I award.\nFor Fast-Track:\nProposers\nmust obtain an official invitation to submit a proposal.\nTo receive the invitation, potential proposers must submit a\nProject Pitch\nand receive an official response from program staff. A full proposal must be submitted within four months of the Fast-Track Project Pitch invitation. Additional details are available\nhere.\nFor Supplemental Funding Opportunities:\nAll active SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees are eligible to participate in the full range of supplemental funding opportunities related to strategic partners and outside investors, including the Phase IIB funding opportunity (see:\nhttps://seedfund.nsf.gov/resources/awardees/supplement/overview\n/).\nStrategic Breakthrough :\nSBIR/STTR Phase II awardees are eligible to submit Strategic Breakthrough proposals only after consultation with their cognizant Program Officer.\nWho May Serve as PI:\nWho May Serve as PI:\nThe primary employment of the Principal Investigator (PI) must be with the small business at the time of award and for the duration of the award, unless a new PI is named. Primary employment is defined as at least 51 percent employed by the small business. 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Review and Selection Process\nProposals submitted in response to this program solicitation will be reviewed by\nAd hoc Review and/or Panel Review, Internal NSF Review, or External or internal subject-matter-expert(s) may also review the proposal.\nAfter a proposal passes an initial compliance check, it will be reviewed by an NSF Program Officer and other reviewers, as described above.\nVisit the\nOverview of the NSF Proposal and Award Process\npage for more information on the review and selection process.\nIn alignment with Executive Order 14332 (Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking), all else being equal after merit review, NSF may give preference to institutions with lower indirect cost rates.\nVII. Award Administration Information\nA. Notification of the Award\nNotification of an award is made to\nthe submitting organization\nby an NSF Grants and Agreements Officer.\nB. 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# Materials for Biomedical Applications

NSF topic BM4 is listed under the current NSF 26-510 SBIR/STTR solicitation. The solicitation describes the program as supporting research and development across nearly all technology areas and gives upcoming full proposal deadlines. It does not provide a project description or a topic-specific budget for BM4.

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    "text": "NSF 26-510: Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs SBIR/STTR: Developing Deep Technologies that Advance U.S. Competitiveness and Security\n\nProgram Solicitation\n\nDocument Information\n\nDocument History\n\nPosted: May 22, 2026\n\nReplaces: NSF 24-579, NSF 24-580, NSF 24-582\n\nCreate a PDF\n\nTo save a PDF of this solicitation, select Print to PDF in your browser's print options.\n\nView the program page\n\nProgram Solicitation\nNSF 26-510\n\nU.S. National Science Foundation\n\nDirectorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships\n\nFull Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time):\n\nJuly 27, 2026\n\nNovember 04, 2026\n\nFirst Wednesday in November, Annually Thereafter\n\nMarch 04, 2027\n\nFirst Thursday in March, Annually Thereafter\n\nJuly 07, 2027\n\nFirst Wednesday in July, Annually Thereafter\n\nTABLE OF CONTENTS\n\nSummary of Program Requirements\n\nIntroduction\n\nProgram Description\n\nAward Information\n\nEligibility Information\n\nProposal Preparation and Submission Instructions\n\nNSF Proposal Processing and Review Procedures\n\nAward Administration Information\n\nAgency Contacts\n\nOther Information\n\nImportant Information and Revision Notes\n\nProposals must be prepared in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG).\nSpecific instructions on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program requirements are here. In the event of a conflict between the instructions in the SBIR/STTR funding opportunity and the PAPPG, the SBIR/STTR funding instructions supersede the PAPPG. Use the version of the instructions that is in effect on the proposal's due date.\n\nProposals must be prepared in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG). Use the version of the guide that is in effect on the proposal's due date.\n\nSummary of Program Requirements\n\nGeneral Information\n\nProgram Title:\n\nSmall Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs SBIR/STTR: Developing Deep Technologies that Advance U.S. Competitiveness and Security\n\nSynopsis of Program:\n\nNSF invests in scientific discoveries, technological breakthroughs, and transformative innovations that strengthen economic growth, enhance security, and improve the lives of Americans and people around the world.\n\nIn support of this mission, NSF is relaunching its SBIR/STTR programs (also known as America’s Seed Fund powered by NSF) following enactment of the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act to invest in startups and small businesses transforming high-risk technologies into products and services with commercial impacts. By investing federal R&D funds in start-ups and small businesses, NSF strengthens the national economy by stimulating private sector innovation, commercializing federally-funded research outputs, and supporting the American scientific enterprise. This investment enhances job creation while developing and expanding the U.S. workforce.\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund across nearly all technology areas and market sectors; the programs do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. Each company can receive up to $2 million for R&D. NSF takes no equity and awardees keep full ownership of their company and intellectual property.\n\nFunding opportunities are available through the NSF SBIR/STTR programs: Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Supplements. Separately, NSF welcomes Strategic Breakthrough proposals, upon recommendation from the cognizant Program Officer, for Phase II awardees.\n\nIn addition to these SBIR/STTR programs, NSF is also separately piloting a new emphasis area (see here) focused on enabling technologies that include next-generation instrumentation, novel experimental platforms, and other scientific equipment to advance the frontiers of scientific discovery and strengthen the American scientific and engineering enterprise.\n\nNSF Priorities\n\nNSF welcomes submissions from all researchers, particularly those earlier in their careers and those working in research areas aligned with agency and administration priorities. NSF also expects the highest standards of scientific rigor and integrity, and adherence to tenets of Gold Standard Science in proposals, as appropriate for the field of science and research modality.\n\nCognizant Program Officer(s):\n\nPlease note that the following information is current at the time of publishing. See program website for any updates to the points of contact.\n\nSBIR/STTR Inbox,\ntelephone:\n(703) 292-5111,\n\nemail:\nsbir@nsf.gov\n\nApplicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s):\n\n47.084\n--- NSF Technology, Innovation and Partnerships\n\nAward Information\n\nEstimated Number of Awards: 340\n\nAnticipated Type of Award: Standard Grant up to $305,000\n\nEstimated Number of Awards:\n\nApproximately 180 awards for SBIR Phase I per year\n\nApproximately 50 awards for STTR Phase I per year\n\nPhase II Awards\n\nAnticipated Type of Award: Fixed Amount Cooperative Agreement up to $1,250,000\n\nEstimated Number of Awards:\n\nApproximately 80 awards for SBIR Phase II per year\n\nApproximately 10 awards for STTR Phase II per year\n\nFast-Track Awards\n\nAnticipated Type of Award: Fixed Amount Cooperative Agreement up to $1,555,000\n\nEstimated Number of Awards:\n\nApproximately 15 awards for SBIR Fast-Track per year\n\nApproximately 3 awards for STTR Fast-Track per year\n\nAnticipated Funding Amount: $210,000,000\n\nTotal anticipated budget for SBIR and STTR awards, spanning various proposal types.\n\nEstimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.\n\nProposal Preparation and Submission Instructions\n\nA. Proposal Preparation Instructions\n\nLetters of Intent: Not required\n\nPreliminary Proposal Submission: Not required\n\nFull Proposal Preparation Instructions: This solicitation contains information that deviates from the standard NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) proposal preparation guidelines. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\n\nB. Budgetary Information\n\nCost Sharing Requirements:\n\nInclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited.\n\nIndirect Cost (F&A) Limitations:\n\nNot Applicable\n\nOther Budgetary Limitations:\n\nNot Applicable\n\nC. 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These programs serve as a critical engine for NSF’s mission to advance scientific progress for national security, enterprise and health. By investing in high-risk, high-reward start-ups and small businesses, the program ensures that the U.S. remains at the forefront of global innovation.\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR and Fast-Track programs fund R&D costs to invest in startups and small businesses developing technologies at their earliest stages of viability. Additional information can be found at https://seedfund.nsf.gov/. These programs are housed within the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.\n\nII. Program Description\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs invest in start-ups and small businesses to turn high-risk, high-impact research into market-ready innovations. These programs aim to advance innovation by investing in the development of critical and emerging technologies that yield market-ready or commercializable outputs, all the while harnessing the full geography of American innovation and building a competition-ready workforce.\n\nNSF seeks SBIR/STTR proposals that represent success in three criteria: Intellectual Merit, Broader Impacts, and Commercial Potential. NSF funding is dedicated to the accomplishment of technical R&D activities; successful proposals will also convey the potential of NSF support to advance the viability of the start-up or small business by addressing other key risk areas, such as by strengthening the team, proving out the business model, engaging customers and other stakeholders, positioning the company for follow-on funding, and/or solidifying the intellectual property position of the innovation.\n\nThe SBIR/STTR program provides funding via four mechanisms: 1) Phase I awards, 2) Phase II awards 3) Fast-Track awards; and 4) Supplemental Awards as discussed below under Award Information.\n\nSBIR proposals permit, but do not require, that the applicant small business partner with any other institution. However, STTR proposals require that the startup issue a subaward to a not-for-profit research institution (RI). SBIR and STTR proposal budgets have unique requirements in terms of how the budget funds are allocated; see the “Proposal Preparation Instructions” pages for more details. For complete information about the unique requirements for STTR awards, please refer to the “Key Information for Submitting a Full SBIR/STTR Proposal” page.\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs are expected to result in the creation of innovative products and services that address unmet needs, stimulate economic growth through job creation and business expansion, and deliver measurable benefits and scalable ventures.\n\nIII. Award Information\n\nNSF SBIR/STTR Phase I proposals may be submitted for up to $305,000 in R&D funding intended to support projects for 6-18 months. This amount is inclusive of all direct and indirect costs as well as the small business fee, Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) funding, and the optional, but highly encouraged Innovation Corps (I-Corps). These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nNSF SBIR/STTR Phase II proposals may be submitted for funding up to $1,250,000. This amount is inclusive of all direct and indirect costs as well as the small business fee and optional TABA funding. NSF SBIR/STTR Phase II projects typically run for 24 months. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nNSF SBIR/STTR Fast-Track proposals may be submitted for up to $1,555,555 in R&D funding, to include $400,000 for the Phase I component, with a duration of 6 to 12 months, and up to $1,155,000 for the Phase II component over an additional 18 to 24 months.\n\nPhase IIB supplement proposals may be submitted by active Phase II awardees for between $50,000 to $500,000. The Phase IIB Supplement enables an awardee to build on Phase II development achievements and expedite the path from lab to market with matching funds from NSF’s Phase IIB supplement to funds from investors or customers. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nTechnology Enhancement for Commercial Partnerships (TECP) supplement proposals may be submitted by active Phase II awardees for an amount not to exceeded 20% of the Phase II award. This funding supports additional research that goes beyond the Phase II project’s objectives to meet the technical specifications or additional proof-of-concept requirements. Additional research is anticipated to enhance commercial potential and lead to partnerships with customers, industrial partners, and investors. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nStrategic Breakthrough proposals, upon invitation by the cognizant Program Officer, may be submitted for an award. To accelerate the success of SBIR/STTR funded companies, the reauthorization of the NSF SBIR/STTR program allows a strategic breakthrough award for Phase II awardees which is designed to help bring exceptional and broadly impactful technologies to commercial readiness. Strategic Breakthrough proposals may be submitted via Research.gov for requested amounts up to $30,000,000. Strategic Breakthrough proposals will be evaluated using the merit review principles and criteria as well as the additional solicitation specific review criteria included in VI sections A and B below. Additional considerations for assessing the suitability of Strategic Breakthrough proposals will be available on the NSF SBIR/STTR website. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nIV. Eligibility Information\n\nWho May Submit Proposals:\n\nProposals may only be submitted by the following:\n\nProposals to any of the NSF SBIR/STTR funding opportunities may only be submitted by firms qualifying as a small business concern. (see the Guide to SBIR/STTR Program Eligibility for more information). Please note that the size limit of 500 employees includes affiliates. 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# Food, Regenerative Agriculture, and Energy

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- Submission deadline: 2026-11-04 (date)
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    "text": "Topic\nFood, Regenerative Agriculture, and Energy\nFunding agency: NSF\nYear: 2026\nTopic Number: ET6\nSolicitation Number: NSF 26-510\nTagged: BOTH; BOTH\nSolicitation Status: Open\nRelease Date: May 22, 2026\nOpen Date: May 22, 2026\nDue Dates: July 27, 2026; November 4, 2026; March 4, 2027; July 7, 2027\nClose Date: July 7, 2027\nDescription: no text present on the source page.\nThe SBIR portal labels its topic pages as copies that may not reflect the latest agency solicitation.\n\n\nOfficial current program solicitation NSF 26-510 (complete visible page text; personal communication coordinates omitted):\nNSF 26-510:\nSmall Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs SBIR/STTR: Developing Deep Technologies that Advance U.S. Competitiveness and Security\nProgram Solicitation\nDocument Information\nDocument History\nPosted:\nMay 22, 2026\nReplaces:\nNSF 24-579\n,\nNSF 24-580\n,\nNSF 24-582\nCreate a PDF\nTo save a PDF of this solicitation, select\nPrint to PDF\nin your browser's print options.\nView the program page\nProgram Solicitation\n        NSF 26-510\nU.S. National Science Foundation\nDirectorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships\nFull Proposal Deadline(s)\n(due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time):\nJuly 27, 2026\nNovember 04, 2026\nFirst Wednesday in November, Annually Thereafter\nMarch 04, 2027\nFirst Thursday in March, Annually Thereafter\nJuly 07, 2027\nFirst Wednesday in July, Annually Thereafter\nImportant Information and Revision Notes\nProposals must be prepared in accordance with the\nNSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)\n.\n            Specific instructions on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program requirements are\nhere\n. In the event of a conflict between the instructions in the SBIR/STTR funding opportunity and the PAPPG, the SBIR/STTR funding instructions supersede the PAPPG. Use the version of the instructions that is in effect on the proposal's due date.\nProposals must be prepared in accordance with the\nNSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)\n. 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By investing federal R&D funds in start-ups and small businesses, NSF strengthens the national economy by stimulating private sector innovation, commercializing federally-funded research outputs, and supporting the American scientific enterprise. This investment enhances job creation while developing and expanding the U.S. workforce.\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund across nearly all technology areas and market sectors; the programs do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. Each company can receive up to $2 million for R&D. NSF takes no equity and awardees keep full ownership of their company and intellectual property.\nFunding opportunities are available through the NSF SBIR/STTR programs: Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Supplements. Separately, NSF welcomes Strategic Breakthrough proposals, upon recommendation from the cognizant Program Officer, for Phase II awardees.\nIn addition to these SBIR/STTR programs, NSF is also separately piloting a new emphasis area (see here) focused on enabling technologies that include next-generation instrumentation, novel experimental platforms, and other scientific equipment to advance the frontiers of scientific discovery and strengthen the American scientific and engineering enterprise.\nNSF Priorities\nNSF welcomes submissions from all researchers, particularly those earlier in their careers and those working in research areas aligned with agency and administration priorities. NSF also expects the highest standards of scientific rigor and integrity, and adherence to tenets of\nGold Standard Science\nin proposals, as appropriate for the field of science and research modality.\nCognizant Program Officer(s):\nPlease note that the following information is current at the time of publishing. See program website for any updates to the points of contact.\nSBIR/STTR Inbox,\n                telephone:\n                [contact phone omitted],\n\n                email:\n[contact email omitted]\nApplicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s):\n47.084\n            --- NSF Technology, Innovation and Partnerships\nAward Information\nEstimated Number of Awards:\n340\nAnticipated Type of Award:\nStandard Grant up to $305,000\nEstimated Number of Awards:\nApproximately 180 awards for SBIR Phase I per year\nApproximately 50 awards for STTR Phase I per year\nPhase II Awards\nAnticipated Type of Award:\nFixed Amount Cooperative Agreement up to $1,250,000\nEstimated Number of Awards:\nApproximately 80 awards for SBIR Phase II per year\nApproximately 10 awards for STTR Phase II per year\nFast-Track Awards\nAnticipated Type of Award:\nFixed Amount Cooperative Agreement up to $1,555,000\nEstimated Number of Awards:\nApproximately 15 awards for SBIR Fast-Track per year\nApproximately 3 awards for STTR Fast-Track per year\nAnticipated Funding Amount:\n$210,000,000\nTotal anticipated budget for SBIR and STTR awards, spanning various proposal types.\nEstimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.\nProposal Preparation and Submission Instructions\nA. Proposal Preparation Instructions\nLetters of Intent:\nNot required\nPreliminary Proposal Submission:\nNot required\nFull Proposal Preparation Instructions:\nThis solicitation contains information that deviates from the standard\nNSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide\n(PAPPG) proposal preparation guidelines. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\nB. Budgetary Information\nCost Sharing Requirements:\nInclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited.\nIndirect Cost (F&A) Limitations:\nNot Applicable\nOther Budgetary Limitations:\nNot Applicable\nC. 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These awards are subject to availability of funds.\nNSF SBIR/STTR Phase II\nproposals may be submitted for funding up to $1,250,000. This amount is inclusive of all direct and indirect costs as well as the small business fee and optional TABA funding. NSF SBIR/STTR Phase II projects typically run for 24 months. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\nNSF SBIR/STTR Fast-Track\nproposals may be submitted for up to $1,555,555 in R&D funding, to include $400,000 for the Phase I component, with a duration of 6 to 12 months, and up to $1,155,000 for the Phase II component over an additional 18 to 24 months.\nPhase IIB supplement\nproposals may be submitted by active Phase II awardees for between $50,000 to $500,000. The Phase IIB Supplement enables an awardee to build on Phase II development achievements and expedite the path from lab to market with matching funds from NSF’s Phase IIB supplement to funds from investors or customers. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\nTechnology Enhancement for Commercial Partnerships (TECP) supplement\nproposals may be submitted by active Phase II awardees for an amount not to exceeded 20% of the Phase II award. This funding supports additional research that goes beyond the Phase II project’s objectives to meet the technical specifications or additional proof-of-concept requirements. Additional research is anticipated to enhance commercial potential and lead to partnerships with customers, industrial partners, and investors. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\nStrategic Breakthrough\nproposals, upon invitation by the cognizant Program Officer, may be submitted for an award\n.\nTo accelerate the success of SBIR/STTR funded companies, the reauthorization of the NSF SBIR/STTR program allows a strategic breakthrough award for Phase II awardees which is designed to help bring exceptional and broadly impactful technologies to commercial readiness. Strategic Breakthrough proposals may be submitted via Research.gov for requested amounts up to $30,000,000. Strategic Breakthrough proposals will be evaluated using the merit review principles and criteria as well as the additional solicitation specific review criteria included in VI sections A and B below. Additional considerations for assessing the suitability of Strategic Breakthrough proposals will be available on the NSF SBIR/STTR website. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\nIV. Eligibility Information\nWho May Submit Proposals:\nProposals may only be submitted by the following:\nProposals to any of the NSF SBIR/STTR funding opportunities\nmay only be submitted by\nfirms qualifying as a small business concern.\n(see the\nGuide to SBIR/STTR Program Eligibility\nfor more information). Please note that the size limit of 500 employees\nincludes affiliates\n. 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NSF Proposal Processing and Review Procedures\nInformation on NSF's proposal processing and review procedures is available on the\nOverview of the NSF Proposal and Award Process\npage on NSF.gov.\nAll NSF SBIR/STTR proposals are evaluated through use of three merit review criteria:\nIntellectual Merit\n, which encompasses the potential to advance knowledge.\nBroader Impacts\n, which encompass the potential to benefit society and contribute to the achievement of specific, desired societal outcomes.\nCommercial Potential,\nwhich encompasses the potential of the project to lead to significant outcomes in the commercial market.\nInformation on NSF's merit review criteria and process can be found on the\nProposal Review and Decisions page\nand at\nhttps://seedfund.nsf.gov/solicitation-merit-review/\n.\nB. Review and Selection Process\nProposals submitted in response to this program solicitation will be reviewed by\nAd hoc Review and/or Panel Review, Internal NSF Review, or External or internal subject-matter-expert(s) may also review the proposal.\nAfter a proposal passes an initial compliance check, it will be reviewed by an NSF Program Officer and other reviewers, as described above.\nVisit the\nOverview of the NSF Proposal and Award Process\npage for more information on the review and selection process.\nIn alignment with Executive Order 14332 (Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking), all else being equal after merit review, NSF may give preference to institutions with lower indirect cost rates.\nVII. Award Administration Information\nA. Notification of the Award\nNotification of an award is made to\nthe submitting organization\nby an NSF Grants and Agreements Officer.\nB. 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# Other Distributed Ledger Technologies

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In the event of a conflict between the instructions in the SBIR/STTR funding opportunity and the PAPPG, the SBIR/STTR funding instructions supersede the PAPPG. Use the version of the instructions that is in effect on the proposal's due date.\n\nProposals must be prepared in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG). 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By investing federal R&D funds in start-ups and small businesses, NSF strengthens the national economy by stimulating private sector innovation, commercializing federally-funded research outputs, and supporting the American scientific enterprise. This investment enhances job creation while developing and expanding the U.S. workforce.\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund across nearly all technology areas and market sectors; the programs do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. Each company can receive up to $2 million for R&D. NSF takes no equity and awardees keep full ownership of their company and intellectual property.\n\nFunding opportunities are available through the NSF SBIR/STTR programs: Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Supplements. Separately, NSF welcomes Strategic Breakthrough proposals, upon recommendation from the cognizant Program Officer, for Phase II awardees.\n\nIn addition to these SBIR/STTR programs, NSF is also separately piloting a new emphasis area (see here) focused on enabling technologies that include next-generation instrumentation, novel experimental platforms, and other scientific equipment to advance the frontiers of scientific discovery and strengthen the American scientific and engineering enterprise.\n\nNSF Priorities\n\nNSF welcomes submissions from all researchers, particularly those earlier in their careers and those working in research areas aligned with agency and administration priorities. NSF also expects the highest standards of scientific rigor and integrity, and adherence to tenets of Gold Standard Science in proposals, as appropriate for the field of science and research modality.\n\nCognizant Program Officer(s):\n\nPlease note that the following information is current at the time of publishing. 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These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nTechnology Enhancement for Commercial Partnerships (TECP) supplement proposals may be submitted by active Phase II awardees for an amount not to exceeded 20% of the Phase II award. This funding supports additional research that goes beyond the Phase II project’s objectives to meet the technical specifications or additional proof-of-concept requirements. Additional research is anticipated to enhance commercial potential and lead to partnerships with customers, industrial partners, and investors. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nStrategic Breakthrough proposals, upon invitation by the cognizant Program Officer, may be submitted for an award. To accelerate the success of SBIR/STTR funded companies, the reauthorization of the NSF SBIR/STTR program allows a strategic breakthrough award for Phase II awardees which is designed to help bring exceptional and broadly impactful technologies to commercial readiness. 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By investing federal R&D funds in start-ups and small businesses, NSF strengthens the national economy by stimulating private sector innovation, commercializing federally-funded research outputs, and supporting the American scientific enterprise. This investment enhances job creation while developing and expanding the U.S. workforce.\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs fund across nearly all technology areas and market sectors; the programs do not solicit specific technologies or procure goods and services from startups and small businesses. Each company can receive up to $2 million for R&D. NSF takes no equity and awardees keep full ownership of their company and intellectual property.\n\nFunding opportunities are available through the NSF SBIR/STTR programs: Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Supplements. Separately, NSF welcomes Strategic Breakthrough proposals, upon recommendation from the cognizant Program Officer, for Phase II awardees.\n\nIn addition to these SBIR/STTR programs, NSF is also separately piloting a new emphasis area (see here) focused on enabling technologies that include next-generation instrumentation, novel experimental platforms, and other scientific equipment to advance the frontiers of scientific discovery and strengthen the American scientific and engineering enterprise.\n\nNSF Priorities\n\nNSF welcomes submissions from all researchers, particularly those earlier in their careers and those working in research areas aligned with agency and administration priorities. 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See program website for any updates to the points of contact.\n\nSBIR/STTR Inbox,\ntelephone:\n(703) 292-5111,\n\nemail:\nsbir@nsf.gov\n\nApplicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s):\n\n47.084\n--- NSF Technology, Innovation and Partnerships\n\nAward Information\n\nEstimated Number of Awards: 340\n\nAnticipated Type of Award: Standard Grant up to $305,000\n\nEstimated Number of Awards:\n\nApproximately 180 awards for SBIR Phase I per year\n\nApproximately 50 awards for STTR Phase I per year\n\nPhase II Awards\n\nAnticipated Type of Award: Fixed Amount Cooperative Agreement up to $1,250,000\n\nEstimated Number of Awards:\n\nApproximately 80 awards for SBIR Phase II per year\n\nApproximately 10 awards for STTR Phase II per year\n\nFast-Track Awards\n\nAnticipated Type of Award: Fixed Amount Cooperative Agreement up to $1,555,000\n\nEstimated Number of Awards:\n\nApproximately 15 awards for SBIR Fast-Track per year\n\nApproximately 3 awards for STTR Fast-Track per year\n\nAnticipated Funding Amount: $210,000,000\n\nTotal anticipated budget for SBIR and STTR awards, spanning various proposal types.\n\nEstimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.\n\nProposal Preparation and Submission Instructions\n\nA. Proposal Preparation Instructions\n\nLetters of Intent: Not required\n\nPreliminary Proposal Submission: Not required\n\nFull Proposal Preparation Instructions: This solicitation contains information that deviates from the standard NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) proposal preparation guidelines. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\n\nB. Budgetary Information\n\nCost Sharing Requirements:\n\nInclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited.\n\nIndirect Cost (F&A) Limitations:\n\nNot Applicable\n\nOther Budgetary Limitations:\n\nNot Applicable\n\nC. Due Dates\n\nFull Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time)\n\nJuly 27, 2026\n\nNovember 04, 2026\n\nFirst Wednesday in November, Annually Thereafter\n\nMarch 04, 2027\n\nFirst Thursday in March, Annually Thereafter\n\nJuly 07, 2027\n\nFirst Wednesday in July, Annually Thereafter\n\nProposal Review Information Criteria\n\nMerit Review Criteria:\n\nNational Science Board approved criteria. Additional merit review criteria apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\n\nAward Administration Information\n\nAward Conditions:\n\nAdditional award conditions apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\n\nReporting Requirements:\n\nAdditional reporting requirements apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.\n\nI. Introduction\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs directly advance NSF priorities by transforming scientific discoveries into tangible economic benefits. These programs serve as a critical engine for NSF’s mission to advance scientific progress for national security, enterprise and health. By investing in high-risk, high-reward start-ups and small businesses, the program ensures that the U.S. remains at the forefront of global innovation.\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR and Fast-Track programs fund R&D costs to invest in startups and small businesses developing technologies at their earliest stages of viability. Additional information can be found at https://seedfund.nsf.gov/. These programs are housed within the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.\n\nII. Program Description\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs invest in start-ups and small businesses to turn high-risk, high-impact research into market-ready innovations. 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NSF funding is dedicated to the accomplishment of technical R&D activities; successful proposals will also convey the potential of NSF support to advance the viability of the start-up or small business by addressing other key risk areas, such as by strengthening the team, proving out the business model, engaging customers and other stakeholders, positioning the company for follow-on funding, and/or solidifying the intellectual property position of the innovation.\n\nThe SBIR/STTR program provides funding via four mechanisms: 1) Phase I awards, 2) Phase II awards 3) Fast-Track awards; and 4) Supplemental Awards as discussed below under Award Information.\n\nSBIR proposals permit, but do not require, that the applicant small business partner with any other institution. However, STTR proposals require that the startup issue a subaward to a not-for-profit research institution (RI). SBIR and STTR proposal budgets have unique requirements in terms of how the budget funds are allocated; see the “Proposal Preparation Instructions” pages for more details. For complete information about the unique requirements for STTR awards, please refer to the “Key Information for Submitting a Full SBIR/STTR Proposal” page.\n\nThe NSF SBIR/STTR programs are expected to result in the creation of innovative products and services that address unmet needs, stimulate economic growth through job creation and business expansion, and deliver measurable benefits and scalable ventures.\n\nIII. Award Information\n\nNSF SBIR/STTR Phase I proposals may be submitted for up to $305,000 in R&D funding intended to support projects for 6-18 months. This amount is inclusive of all direct and indirect costs as well as the small business fee, Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) funding, and the optional, but highly encouraged Innovation Corps (I-Corps). These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nNSF SBIR/STTR Phase II proposals may be submitted for funding up to $1,250,000. This amount is inclusive of all direct and indirect costs as well as the small business fee and optional TABA funding. NSF SBIR/STTR Phase II projects typically run for 24 months. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nNSF SBIR/STTR Fast-Track proposals may be submitted for up to $1,555,555 in R&D funding, to include $400,000 for the Phase I component, with a duration of 6 to 12 months, and up to $1,155,000 for the Phase II component over an additional 18 to 24 months.\n\nPhase IIB supplement proposals may be submitted by active Phase II awardees for between $50,000 to $500,000. The Phase IIB Supplement enables an awardee to build on Phase II development achievements and expedite the path from lab to market with matching funds from NSF’s Phase IIB supplement to funds from investors or customers. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nTechnology Enhancement for Commercial Partnerships (TECP) supplement proposals may be submitted by active Phase II awardees for an amount not to exceeded 20% of the Phase II award. This funding supports additional research that goes beyond the Phase II project’s objectives to meet the technical specifications or additional proof-of-concept requirements. Additional research is anticipated to enhance commercial potential and lead to partnerships with customers, industrial partners, and investors. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nStrategic Breakthrough proposals, upon invitation by the cognizant Program Officer, may be submitted for an award. To accelerate the success of SBIR/STTR funded companies, the reauthorization of the NSF SBIR/STTR program allows a strategic breakthrough award for Phase II awardees which is designed to help bring exceptional and broadly impactful technologies to commercial readiness. Strategic Breakthrough proposals may be submitted via Research.gov for requested amounts up to $30,000,000. Strategic Breakthrough proposals will be evaluated using the merit review principles and criteria as well as the additional solicitation specific review criteria included in VI sections A and B below. Additional considerations for assessing the suitability of Strategic Breakthrough proposals will be available on the NSF SBIR/STTR website. These awards are subject to availability of funds.\n\nIV. Eligibility Information\n\nWho May Submit Proposals:\n\nProposals may only be submitted by the following:\n\nProposals to any of the NSF SBIR/STTR funding opportunities may only be submitted by firms qualifying as a small business concern. (see the Guide to SBIR/STTR Program Eligibility for more information). Please note that the size limit of 500 employees includes affiliates. A proposing small business concern must be in compliance with the SBIR/STTR Policy Directive and the Code of Federal Regulations. For STTR proposals, the proposing small business concern must also include a partner research institution in the project.\n\nFor Phase I: Proposers must obtain an official invitation to submit a proposal. To receive the invitation, potential proposers must submit a Project Pitch and receive an official response (via email) from the program staff. Invitations are valid for the next two submission deadlines after the date of the initial official invitation. Submission deadlines are at the top of the funding opportunity. If a Project Pitch invitation expires, the Principal Investigator (PI) is required to restart the Project Pitch process. Note: that NSF places strict limits in terms of the number of Project Pitches and full proposals that can be under consideration from a given small business as described in the Project Pitch details at the link above.\n\nA maximum of two Project Pitch submissions per company per year (12-month period) are allowed. In addition, NSF limits the total number of Project Pitches for the same project/technology, regardless of topic or timeline, to no more than 3 submissions.\n\nFor Phase II: Only NSF Phase I SBIR/STTR awardees are permitted to submit a Phase II proposal to NSF. Proposers must submit their SBIR/STTR Phase II proposal between 6 to 24 months after the start date of their relevant NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I award.\n\nFor Fast-Track: Proposers must obtain an official invitation to submit a proposal. To receive the invitation, potential proposers must submit a Project Pitch and receive an official response from program staff. A full proposal must be submitted within four months of the Fast-Track Project Pitch invitation. Additional details are available here.\n\nFor Supplemental Funding Opportunities: All active SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees are eligible to participate in the full range of supplemental funding opportunities related to strategic partners and outside investors, including the Phase IIB funding opportunity (see:https://seedfund.nsf.gov/resources/awardees/supplement/overview/).\n\nStrategic Breakthrough : SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees are eligible to submit Strategic Breakthrough proposals only after consultation with their cognizant Program Officer.\n\nWho May Serve as PI:\n\nWho May Serve as PI: The primary employment of the Principal Investigator (PI) must be with the small business at the time of award and for the duration of the award, unless a new PI is named. Primary employment is defined as at least 51 percent employed by the small business. NSF normally considers a full-time work week to be 40 hours and considers employment elsewhere greater than 19.6 hours per week to conflict with this requirement. Rarely, deviations from this requirement may occur, and must be approved in writing by the Funding Agreement Program Officer after consultation with the agency SBIR/STTR program manager/coordinator.\n\nThe PI must have a legal right to work for the proposing company in the United States, as evidenced by citizenship, permanent residency, or an appropriate visa. The PI does not need to be associated with an academic institution. There are no PI degree requirements (i.e., the PI is not required to hold a Ph.D. or any other degree).\n\nThe PI must devote the following levels of effort:\n\nFor Phase I: a minimum of one calendar month per six months of performance\n\nFor Phase II: a minimum of one calendar month per six months of performance\n\nFor Fast-Track: a minimum of three calendar months per six months of performance.\n\nLimit on Number of Proposals per Organization: 1\n\nLimit on Number of Proposals per PI or co-PI: 1\n\nLimit on Number of Proposals per PI or co-PI:\n\nFor NSF SBIR: 1 PI, co-PIs are not allowed.\n\nFor NSF STTR: 1 PI and 1 co-PI are required (the PI must be an employee of the proposing small business for at least 51% of his/her time (as stated above), and the co-PI must be part of the STTR partner research institution). An individual may act as the co-PI on an unlimited number of proposals.\n\nAn individual may be listed as the PI for only one proposal submitted at a time to this NSF SBIR/STTR funding opportunity\n\nV. Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions\n\nA. Proposal Preparation Instructions\n\nFull Proposals: Proposers must submit proposals in response to this Program Solicitation via Research.gov.\n\nYou must prepare your proposal according to Chapter II.D.2 of the PAPPG, unless this solicitation specifies different instructions. Always use the version of the PAPPG in effect on your proposal's due date.\n\nThis solicitation contains instructions that supplement the standard PAPPG guidelines. Follow both the PAPPG guidelines and those outlined in this document when preparing your proposal.\n\nProposal Preparation Instructions\n\nFull Proposals: Proposers must submit proposals in response to this Program Solicitation via Research.gov.\n\nYou must prepare your proposal according to Chapter II.D.2 of the PAPPG, unless this solicitation specifies different instructions. Always use the version of the PAPPG in effect on your proposal's due date.\n\nThis solicitation contains instructions that supplement the standard PAPPG guidelines. Follow both the PAPPG guidelines and those outlined in this document when preparing your proposal.\n\nC. Budgetary Information\n\nCost Sharing:\n\nInclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited.\n\nD. Research.gov Requirements\n\nYou can submit proposals in response to this solicitation through Research.gov.\n\nInformation on how to prepare and submit proposals is available on the Submitting Your Proposal page on NSF.gov.\n\nVI. 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Review and Selection Process\n\nProposals submitted in response to this program solicitation will be reviewed by\nAd hoc Review and/or Panel Review, Internal NSF Review, or External or internal subject-matter-expert(s) may also review the proposal.\n\nAfter a proposal passes an initial compliance check, it will be reviewed by an NSF Program Officer and other reviewers, as described above.\n\nVisit the Overview of the NSF Proposal and Award Process page for more information on the review and selection process.\n\nIn alignment with Executive Order 14332 (Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking), all else being equal after merit review, NSF may give preference to institutions with lower indirect cost rates.\n\nVII. Award Administration Information\n\nA. Notification of the Award\n\nNotification of an award is made to the submitting organization by an NSF Grants and Agreements Officer.\n\nB. 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The current terms and conditions language for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track awards can be accessed here.\n\nIn compliance with the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Section 10636 (Person or entity of concern prohibition) (42 U.S.C. 19235): No person published on the list under section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) or entity identified under section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note; Public Law 116-283) may receive or participate in any grant, award, program, support, or other activity under the U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships. See here for more details.\n\nNSF follows all federal guidance on assessing and mitigating foreign risk as related to countries of concern during the required due diligence process for SBIR/STTR awards. 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# Microelectronics Packaging and Systems Integration

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