NSF SBIR/STTR Internet of Things (I) Funding

Funding for small businesses developing Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, including communications, integrated systems, sensors and actuators, networking, and other IoT innovations. The program supports research and development through a competitive application process with no fixed deadline.

Who can apply

US-based small businesses (<500 employees) majority-owned by US citizens/permanent residents; funded work must occur in the US; PI must be employed by the company at least 20 hrs/week and commit to 173 hrs per 6-month project period.

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NSF SBIR/STTR Program
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(703) 292-8050

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Eligibility criteria

Your company must be a small business (fewer than 500 employees) located in the United States.
At least 50% of your company’s equity must be owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. NSF does not fund companies that are majority-owned by multiple venture capital firms, private equity firms, or hedge funds, to participate in SBIR and STTR.
All funded work, including work done by consultants and contractors, needs to take place in the United States.
The project’s principal investigator (tech lead) must be legally employed at least 20 hours a week by the company seeking funding. The principal investigator doesn’t need any advanced degrees.
The principal investigator needs to commit to at least one month (173 hours) of work on a funded project per six months of project duration.

NSF SBIR/STTR Internet of Things (I) Funding

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