NSF Fast-Track

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has introduced a new Fast-Track Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) offering to accelerate the commercialization of innovative technologies. This program aims to streamline the funding...

NSF Fastlane is Being Phased Out

In Case You Missed it: NSF Fastlane is Being Phased Out Effective June 26, 2023, the National Science Foundation (NSF) transitioned the Principal Investigator (PI)/Project Director (PD) or co-PI/co-PD Transfer from one organization to another request functionality...

NSF FY23 Soliciations

The  National Science Foundation releases 2023 solicitations! NSF Combined Phase I SBIR/STTR Solicitation: NSF23-515 The submission window for Phase I/Phase II proposals in 2023:  November 22, 2022 thru March 1, 2023 March 2, 2023 thru July 5, 2023 July 6, 2023 thru...

“From the Sources’ Mouth” with NSF

Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Program Director and Policy Liaison, Ben Schrag. Known as America’s Seed Fund, NSF has helped startups and small businesses transform their ideas into marketable products and services....

NSF SBIR/STTR FY22 Changes

The NSF released their 2022 solicitation document January 13, 2022 and there are a few noteworthy changes from the past solicitations: NSF increased the SBIR/STTR Phase I funding amount to a maximum of $275,000 to better support the nation’s startups and small...