Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #26-510
NSF SBIR/STTR Grants for Deep Technologies Advancing U.S. Competitiveness and Security
Buyer
U.S. National Science Foundation
Posted
November 12, 2026
Respond By
March 04, 2027
Identifier
26-510
NAICS
541715, 541713, 541714
The National Science Foundation is offering research and development grants to help U.S. small businesses advance commercially promising technologies.
Description
The NSF SBIR/STTR programs provide grants to startups and small businesses developing high-risk technologies into commercially impactful products and services. Funding opportunities include Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Supplements, across nearly all technology areas and market sectors. Each company may receive up to $2 million for R&D, and NSF does not take equity. The announcement also describes a pilot emphasis area for enabling technologies, including next-generation instrumentation and novel experimental platforms.