To get started, we'll walk you through our eligibility, process and timeline for applying for an NSF grant including determining if your project is a good fit for NSF funding, how to submit a Project Pitch and what to expect along the way., Between fiscal years 2016 and 2024, America’s Seed Fund powered by NSF made 4,000+ awards to startups and small businesses. Each year, we fund roughly 400 companies across nearly all technology areas and market sectors (with the exception of clinical trials and schedule I controlled substances)., NSF has one Phase I solicitation: the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR). SBIR proposals do not require that the startup partner with an eligible research institution., See if your Project is a good fit for NSF. Before you submit a project pitch, take this assessment to determine if your project meets NSF SBIR/STTR program objectives. Is your project, Once you’ve received an invitation to submit a proposal (via the Project Pitch process), we encourage you to dig into the following resources to support you as you create your SBIR/STTR proposal., Have a general question or concern? Call our help line at 703-292-8050 or email us at sbir@nsf.gov. Interested in becoming part of our team? See our open positions!.