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Distributed Ledger

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DLSBIR / STTR

Response Deadline07/07/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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Program Solicitation NSF 26-510, issued by the National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships on May 22, 2026, seeks proposals for SBIR and STTR Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track programs. This initiative focuses on developing deep technologies to enhance U.S. competitiveness and security, with a specific topic area dedicated to Distributed Ledger technologies. This includes blockchains, directed acyclic graphs, cryptography, and smart contracts, emphasizing novel, disruptive innovations with high commercial potential across various industries. The program replaces previous solicitations NSF 24-579, 24-580, and 24-582, with an anticipated total funding amount of 210 million dollars. Funding is available through several award types, including Phase I standard grants up to 305,000 dollars, Phase II fixed amount cooperative agreements up to 1.25 million dollars, and Fast-Track agreements up to 1.555 million dollars. Additionally, Phase IIB supplements range from 50,000 to 500,000 dollars, and Strategic Breakthrough proposals may request up to 30 million dollars. Proposals are evaluated based on intellectual merit, broader impacts, and commercial potential, with a possible preference for institutions with lower indirect cost rates. Submission deadlines for full proposals began July 27, 2026, and continue through July 2027, requiring strict compliance with the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide.

General Info

NSF 26-510 funds SBIR/STTR deep technology and distributed ledger innovations up to 30 million.

Agency

National Science Foundation

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

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NSF 26-510 Program Solicitation: SBIR/STTR Deep Technologies

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NSF 26-510: SBIR/STTR Phase I, II, and Fast-Track Programs

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NSF 26-510: SBIR/STTR Phase I, II, and Fast-Track Programs

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NSF 26-510: SBIR/STTR Phase I, II, and Fast-Track Programs

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NSF 26-510: SBIR/STTR Phase I, II, and Fast-Track Programs

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NSF 26-510: SBIR/STTR Phase I, II, and Fast-Track Programs

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NSF 26-510: SBIR/STTR Phase I, II, and Fast-Track Programs

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NSF 26-510 SBIR/STTR Phase I, II, Fast-Track Programs Solicitation

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NSF 26-510 SBIR/STTR Phase I, II, Fast-Track Programs Solicitation

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NSF 26-510 SBIR/STTR Phase I, II, Fast-Track Programs Solicitation

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NSF 26-510 SBIR/STTR Phase I, II, Fast-Track Solicitation

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NSF 26-510 SBIR/STTR Phase I, II, Fast-Track Solicitation

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NSF 26-510 SBIR/STTR Program Solicitation

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NSF 26-510 SBIR/STTR Program Solicitation

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NSF 26-510 SBIR/STTR Program Solicitation

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NSF 26-510 SBIR/STTR Program Solicitation

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedMay 22

Solicitation

Notice updatedMay 22

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Response DeadlineJul 7

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

07/07/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 9 months

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AgencyNational Science Foundation

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OfficeUSA

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Office AddressUSA

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The Distributed Ledger topic area covers a wide range of technology areas of current and emerging commercial significance and impact spanning all areas of distributed ledgers, including blockchains, directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) and related capabilities (cryptography, smart contracts, etc.). Applications of these technologies and approaches across any range of industries and commercial uses are appropriate for this topic area. Proposed projects should involve novel, distinctive approaches and/or disruptive innovations with high potential impact and competitive advantages in their field of use. These subtopic areas are meant to serve as examples of what entrepreneurs may propose in this space; all distributed ledger proposals with technical innovation and significant commercial potential are welcome, regardless of the specific area of focus of the project.

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