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SBIR/STTR Phase I R&D Funding

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The National Science Foundation is offering SBIR/STTR Phase I R&D funding to support early-stage research and development aimed at validating the technical feasibility of innovative technologies with commercial potential. This subcontract opportunity is a total small business set-aside, specifically mandated for organizations with fewer than 500 employees. The solicitation was posted on May 22, 2026, with a response deadline of July 7, 2027. It falls under NAICS code 541710, focusing on research and experimental development. Interested parties can find further details through the official SBIR portal.

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NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I funding for small businesses validating innovative commercial technologies.

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541710 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesView NAICS

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Early-stage research and development to validate the technical feasibility of innovative technologies with commercial potential.

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