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Non-dilutiveOpen AppsGrant

NSF SBIR Grant

USA·Up to $2M

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Up to $2M

About

Non-dilutive federal R&D funding for early-stage deep tech companies. Phase I awards up to $275K, Phase II up to $1.75M. No equity taken.

Investment focus

DeepTechScienceR&DBiotech

What they look for

  • Technical innovation with R&D milestones that fit non-dilutive funding
  • U.S. or eligible jurisdiction requirements for the program
  • Credible scientific or engineering leadership on the team
  • Budget and timeline that match Phase-style award structures

Grant process

  1. 1

    1. Eligibility check

    Confirm jurisdiction, stage, and technical scope.

  2. 2

    2. Application package

    Technical narrative, budget, and milestones via FounderWise.

  3. 3

    3. Review cycles

    Agency or program reviewers score innovation and feasibility.

  4. 4

    4. Award & reporting

    Funding in phases with progress reports.

Founder tip

Emphasize technical novelty and milestone plan; grants score R&D more than growth hacks.

Raise with NSF

Submit once in FounderWise — no cold email required.

Snapshot

Type
Grant
HQ
USA
Status
Open Apps
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