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NSF 26-510 | Cybersecurity and Authentication — Data Privacy and Integrity

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The National Science Foundation is soliciting proposals under the Cybersecurity and Authentication topic, specifically focusing on Data Privacy and Integrity. This initiative seeks technical innovations that enhance the security and integrity of data processing as well as the authentication of devices and individuals. While these areas serve as primary examples, the agency welcomes all proposals that demonstrate significant commercial potential and technical innovation within the broader scope of cybersecurity. This opportunity is issued as a total small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, limiting eligibility to companies with fewer than 500 employees. The solicitation, identified as nsf-seedfund-CA-CA3_SBIR, was posted on May 22, 2026, and is managed by the National Science Foundation.

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NSF seeks small business proposals for innovative cybersecurity, data privacy, and authentication technologies.

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541512 - Computer Systems Design ServicesView NAICS

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PostedMay 22

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AgencyNational Science Foundation

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The Cybersecurity and Authentication topic focuses on innovations related to the security and integrity of data and data processing and the authentication of people and devices. These subtopic areas are meant to serve as examples; all proposals with technical innovation and significant commercial potential are welcome, regardless of the specific area of focus of the project.
## Subtopic: Data Privacy and Integrity

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