Funding

Disciplines: STEM

Is an output of your science and engineering research ready to be “translated” into a product, service or application? Many discoveries have potential applications and uses to meet real-world needs, solve societal issues or create new markets. The U.S. National Science Foundation advances fundamental research leading to breakthrough discoveries, and also supports researchers at any career stage to build upon their research results, creating solutions that address complex societal issues or market needs.

NSF has several programs to help in the process of identifying opportunities for innovation and translation. You can get NSF funds to develop your technology, test how customers or end-users use your solutions, and learn how to develop a sustainability or business plan.

To read about these programs, click here.