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NSF 26-510 | Energy Technologies — Advanced Nuclear Energy Tech

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nsf-seedfund-EN-EN1_STTRSBIR / STTR

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The National Science Foundation has issued solicitation nsf-seedfund-EN-EN1_STTR focused on Advanced Nuclear Energy Tech under the broader Energy Technologies topic. This initiative seeks the research and development of innovative technologies pertaining to energy generation, storage, and distribution, with a specific emphasis on nuclear energy advancements. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, restricting eligibility to organizations with fewer than 500 employees. The solicitation was posted on May 22, 2026, and is managed by the National Science Foundation.

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NSF SBIR/STTR set-aside for small businesses developing advanced nuclear energy technologies.

Agency

National Science Foundation

NAICS

221113 - Nuclear Electric Power Generation

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

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PostedMay 22

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AgencyNational Science Foundation

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OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyNational Science Foundation

Office AddressUSA

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The Energy Technologies topic addresses the research and development of novel technologies covering all aspects of energy generation, storage, and distribution.
## Subtopic: Advanced Nuclear Energy Tech

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