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NSF 26-510 | Augmented Virtual and Mixed Reality (AV/VR/MR) — Differentiated Hardware Technologies for AR/VR/MR

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The National Science Foundation is seeking proposals under solicitation nsf-seedfund-AV-AV1_STTR for the development of innovative and differentiated hardware and software within the Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality sectors. This initiative targets early-stage entrepreneurs and startups aiming to translate research-based insights into scalable, commercial applications. Key focus areas include the integration of AI for education, workforce development, health and wellbeing, and the creation of platforms for virtual collaboration and experiential learning. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, specifically mandated for SBIR/STTR participants with fewer than 500 employees. The primary objective is to support the creation of novel technologies that enable shared experiences and provide tools for upskilling an aging workforce or improving general wellness. Interested parties can find further details through the National Science Foundation seed fund portal.

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NSF seeks SBIR/STTR proposals for innovative AR/VR hardware and software for commercial applications.

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541713 - Research and Development in NanotechnologyView NAICS

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PostedMay 22

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The Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Reality (AR/VR/MR) topic aims to support entrepreneurs and startups at the earliest stages of development of innovative, differentiated and novel hardware/software that can create shared experiences to translate research-based insights into commercializable opportunities for scalable, real-world application. Technologies in this portfolio include those applying AI in education or workforce development, training tools, upskilling an aging workforce, improving health and wellbeing, as well as technologies as an enabling platform to deliver shared experiences, virtual collaboration, and experiential learning.
## Subtopic: Differentiated Hardware Technologies for AR/VR/MR

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