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America’s Seed Fund (NSF SBIR/STTR)

by National Science Foundation

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America’s Seed Fund (NSF SBIR/STTR), run by National Science Foundation, offers funding for early-stage R&D for deep technology startups.. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Benefits

Funding for early-stage R&D for deep technology startups.

Equity taken: None

Eligibility

U.S.-based startups developing deep technologies based on discoveries in fundamental science and engineering.

Open to: United States

Timeline

Deadline
Rolling

Questions and answers

When is the deadline for America’s Seed Fund (NSF SBIR/STTR)?

America’s Seed Fund (NSF SBIR/STTR) accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Who can apply to America’s Seed Fund (NSF SBIR/STTR)?

U.S.-based startups developing deep technologies based on discoveries in fundamental science and engineering.

What does America’s Seed Fund (NSF SBIR/STTR) offer?

Funding for early-stage R&D for deep technology startups., for None equity.

Sources

  1. 1.nsf.gov — nsf.gov · Official

Verified by OSH — Confirmed by at least two independent sources or a primary document (filing, official announcement).Last verified Oct 15, 2026