NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II

NSF

Status:

Active

June 2, 2023

Posted:

Deadline:

January 9, 2024

Funding

120000000

Program:

12000000

Award Floor:

Ceiling:

Match Required?

No

Eligibility

All

States:

Entity Types:

Exclusive - See Details

Proposals can be submitted by entities that meet the following criteria: Small business concerns eligible to participate in the SBIR/STTR program, as defined in the Eligibility Guide. It's important to note that the small business size limit includes all affiliates and should not exceed 500 employees. These businesses must also comply with the SBIR/STTR Policy Directive(s) and 13 CFR 121. For STTR proposals, a partnering research institution must be included. Additional details are provided below. Proposers must be previous recipients of an NSF SBIR or STTR Phase I Award to qualify for submission of a Phase II proposal. The submission can occur between 6 to 24 months from the NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I award start date, which can be found in the award notice. For information on Phase II submission extensions for eligible Phase I awardees, refer to the "Important Information and Revision Notes" section. The NSF does not provide funding to companies that are majority-owned by venture capital operating companies (VCOCs), hedge funds, or private equity firms. However, proposals from joint ventures and partnerships are allowed if the proposing entity qualifies as a small business concern, according to the Eligibility Guide. In accordance with the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Section 10636 (Person or entity of concern prohibition) (42 U.S.C. 19235), individuals or entities listed under section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act or identified under section 1260h of the National Defense Authorization Act are not eligible to receive or participate in any related grants, awards, or activities. "Collaborative Proposal from Multiple Organizations" is not an acceptable format. While collaboration with research institutions is encouraged, only a single proposal can be submitted by the small business with potential subawards to research institutions. Who May Serve as PI: The Principal Investigator (PI) must be primarily employed by the small business concern at the time of and during the award. Primary employment is considered 51% or more with the small business. A standard full-time work week is 40 hours, and any outside employment exceeding 19.6 hours per week is seen as a conflict. The PI must be legally permitted to work within the United States, verified by citizenship, permanent residency, or an appropriate visa, and is not required to be affiliated with an academic institution. There are no specific degree requirements for the PI.

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Introduction to the Program: In 1977, the National Science Foundation (NSF) piloted and subsequently instituted the Small Business Innovation Applied to National Needs program, a precursor to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and a first of its kind within the federal government. The goal of this program was to catalyze the innovative capabilities of small firms within the United States by supporting high-risk, potentially high-payoff projects [1].The NSF SBIR/STTR program solicits proposals from small businesses based on groundbreaking scientific discoveries or significant engineering breakthroughs consistent with NSF;apos;s mission to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense.This NSF program is governed by 15 U.S.C. 638 and the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.). The current NSF SBIR/STTR program continues this legacy of supporting the translation of scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit. Unlike fundamental or basic research activities that focus on scientific and engineering discovery itself, the NSF SBIR/STTR program supports the creation of opportunities to move discoveries founded from fundamental science and engineering out of the lab and into the market or other use at scale, through startups and small businesses. The NSF SBIR/STTR program provides non-dilutive research and development funding at the earliest stages of technology development. Synopsis of Program: The NSF SBIR/STTR program supports moving scientific excellence and technological innovation from the lab to the market. By funding startups and small businesses, NSF hopes to build a strong national economy and stimulate the creation of novel products, services, and solutions in the private sector with potential for broad impact; strengthen the role of small business in meeting federal research and development needs; increase the commercial application of federally supported research results; and develop and increase the US workforce, especially by fostering and encouraging participation by socially and economically disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses. The NSF SBIR/STTR program welcomes proposals from many topics and does not have a specific technological focus (please see website at https://seedfund.nsf.gov/portfolio/ for a listing of topics and cognizant Program staff). The program is open to proposals focusing on technical and market areas not explicitly noted, and such proposals should be submitted to "Other Topics". [1] R. T. Tibbetts, apos;s three-phase program helps the small-business innovator bootstrap an idea to commercial success," inIEEE Spectrum, vol. 15, no. 10, pp. 86-86, Oct. 1978, doi: 10.1109/MSPEC.1978.6367918.

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