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SBIR/STTR Phase I R&D Grant

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline07/07/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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The National Science Foundation is offering SBIR/STTR Phase I R&D Grants to support the initial research and development of innovative technologies. These subcontracts are designed to validate technical feasibility and commercial potential, typically spanning six to eighteen months to achieve proof-of-concept results. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside restricted to companies with fewer than 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 541712. The application window opens on May 22, 2026, with a final response deadline of July 7, 2027.

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NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I grants for small businesses; apply May 2026 to July 2027.

Agency

National Science FoundationView Agency

NAICS

541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

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Documents

This scope was carved out of NSF 26-510.

The full solicitation package (10 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedMay 22

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Response DeadlineJul 7

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07/07/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 10 months

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AgencyNational Science Foundation

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Full Description

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Conduct initial research and development to validate technical feasibility and commercial potential of an innovative technology. Projects typically last 6–18 months and aim to produce proof-of-concept results.

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