NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I, Phase II and Fast-Track (America's Seed Fund, NSF 26-510)
NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I, Phase II and Fast-Track (America's Seed Fund, NSF 26-510) is a funding call from U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) – TIP that closes 04 November 2026. Funding: Phase I up to $305,000; Phase II up to $1,250,000; Fast-Track up to $1,555,000. Eligibility: US small businesses (<500 employees) at least 50% owned by US citizens or permanent residents; all funded work in the US; the PI must be employed at least 20 h/week by the company (no advanced degree needed). One proposal per organisation per deadline. STTR requires a research-institution partner (co-PI).
- Funder
- U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) – TIP
- Deadline
- 04 Nov 2026 (20 days)
- All deadlines
- 2026-11-04, 2027-03-04, 2027-07-07
- Status
- Open
- Amount
- Phase I up to $305,000; Phase II up to $1,250,000; Fast-Track up to $1,555,000
- Region / eligibility
- United States
- Career stage
- industry / SME
- Fields
- chemistry, materials
- Reference
- NSF 26-510
- Official call
- Funder page (curated calendar) listing
Eligibility in plain language
US small businesses (<500 employees) at least 50% owned by US citizens or permanent residents; all funded work in the US; the PI must be employed at least 20 h/week by the company (no advanced degree needed). One proposal per organisation per deadline. STTR requires a research-institution partner (co-PI).
Who should apply
Synthetic, physical and analytical chemists, materials scientists and engineers — best fit for companies and SMEs.
Summary from source
NSF's SBIR/STTR programmes fund startups and small businesses turning high-risk technologies, including chemical and materials innovations, into commercial products. NSF takes no equity.