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U.S. National Science Foundation

NSF SBIR/STTR — November 2026 Deadline

America’s Seed Fund for deep-technology startups commercialising science and engineering innovations.

Non-dilutive grantDeepTechAIEnergyPre-seed

About

What this opportunity supports

America’s Seed Fund for deep-technology startups commercialising science and engineering innovations. Access route: Applicants need an eligible U.S. small business and active SAM registration before submitting through Research.gov. Confirm solicitation-specific ownership and small-business conditions. This record is linked to the programme owner’s official source. Confirm the current call, local requirements, consortium structure and application route before investing in an application.

Funding

Up to US$2M non-dilutive seed funding

Funding type
Non-dilutive grant
Programme type
International technology programme
Equity requirement
Not stated in the source listing

Who can apply

U.S. small business

Startup stage
Pre-seed · Seed · Early Stage
Registration
International access: U.S. entity required · U.S. company registration · SAM registration
Founder lens
Founders · Researchers

Eligibility

Quick interpretation

Applicants need an eligible U.S. small business and active SAM registration before submitting through Research.gov. Confirm solicitation-specific ownership and small-business conditions.

Eligibility confidence: 98%
This is a source-led interpretation, not an official eligibility decision. Verify every condition on the official programme website.

Required documents

Prepare before starting

Refer to the live official call for country-specific registrations and required evidence.

Application process

Typical route

  1. Open the official programme or challenge page.
  2. Confirm the current call window and the required local, partner or consortium route.
  3. Submit only through the official application route.

Dates & source

Know what is official

Application windowOpening date not stated
Application deadline4 Nov 2026
Last verified22 Aug 2026 · next source check 23 Aug 2026