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NSF Translation to Practice Program for Technology and Innovation Partnerships

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), through its Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), is inviting proposals for the Translation to Practice (TTP) program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) - Program Purpose: - Accelerate the translation of research into practical, real-world applications - Foster regional innovation and economic growth - Prepare the U.S. workforce for high-wage STEM jobs - Eligibility: - U.S.-based non-profit, non-academic organizations - Accredited institutions of higher education - Principal investigator eligibility restrictions apply - Program Tracks: - TTP-Explore: For current NSF awardees to extend research toward translational activities - TTP-Translate: For maturing and iterating use-inspired research - TTP-Partner: For projects requiring partnerships with industry, government, or international organizations - Funding: - Total estimated funding: $30,000,000 - Individual awards: $600,000 up to a minimum of $2,000,000 - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory partnerships for certain tracks (especially TTP-Partner) - No specific OEMs or vendors identified, as this is a grant for research and innovation activities across multiple disciplines - Products/Services Requested: - Support for research translation, partnership development, and workforce preparation in STEM fields - No specific part numbers or product quantities, as this is a grant program

Description

The NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) promotes accelerating technology translation and development, fostering regional innovation and economic growth, and preparing the American workforce for high-wage STEM jobs. The program aims to translate research into societal benefits across various industries including aerospace, agriculture, communications, education, energy, healthcare, security, and transportation. It supports use-inspired research and translational activities, develops partnerships between higher education and other entities, and promotes education and training of students and postdoctoral researchers. The program includes three tracks: NSF TTP-Explore, NSF TTP-Translate, and NSF TTP-Partner, each targeting different stages and types of research and partnerships.

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