Pharmaceutical and Biologic Manufacturing
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Program Solicitation NSF 26-510, issued by the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, seeks proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track programs. This active funding opportunity, with an anticipated total funding amount of 210 million dollars, focuses on developing deep technologies to enhance U.S. competitiveness and security. The solicitation is set aside for firms qualifying as small business concerns under NAICS code 325412 for pharmaceutical and biologic manufacturing. It replaces previous solicitations NSF 24-579, 24-580, and 24-582, with multiple proposal deadlines occurring between July 2026 and July 2027. Funding levels vary by program phase, with Phase I awards up to 305,000 dollars for projects lasting 6 to 18 months, Phase II awards up to 1.25 million dollars, and Fast-Track awards up to 1.555 million dollars. Additional funding is available through Phase IIB supplements between 50,000 and 500,000 dollars, Technology Enhancement for Commercial Partnerships supplements up to 20 percent of the Phase II award, and Strategic Breakthrough awards up to 30 million dollars. Proposals are evaluated based on intellectual merit, broader impacts, and commercial potential. Submission requires strict adherence to the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide and research security policies. Phase I and Fast-Track applicants must first submit a Project Pitch and receive an official invitation to apply, while Phase II is restricted to previous Phase I awardees. All full proposals must be submitted via Research.gov, with a limit of one proposal per organization and per Principal Investigator. Awardees are subject to NSF special terms and conditions, including compliance with the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 regarding persons or entities of concern.
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