Webinar on August 12 to learn more about America’s Seed Fund powered by NSF
Posted July 29, 2026
Discipline(s): All
The U.S. National Science Foundation relaunched its Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (NSF SBIR/STTR) programs with $250 million for the nation's startups and small businesses, including a new $40 million pilot emphasis area targeting the next generation of scientific instrumentation. The programs will support technologies that open entirely new fields of discovery, including novel experimental platforms and advanced scientific equipment.
They invite you to attend a virtual question and answer session titled Office Hours: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF, click the link below to register.
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2-3 p.m. EDT
In this session, NSF SBIR/STTR program directors will answer questions about how to get started, the basics of eligibility, and what they look for when reviewing Project Pitches.
Before joining the webinar, it is recommend that you:
- Review the new solicitations and proposal preparation guidance
- Take the Project Fit Assessment to see if your project is a good fit for NSF
You are encouraged to share the Zoom link with colleagues you think may be interested in attending the webinar.
About America's Seed Fund powered by NSF
America’s Seed Fund, powered by the U.S. National Science Foundation, awards more than $250 million annually to startups and small businesses, transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial and societal impact. Startups working across virtually every discipline of science and technology can receive up to $2 million in non-dilutive funds to support research and development (R&D), helping de-risk technology for commercial success. America’s Seed Fund is congressionally mandated through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
About NSF TIP
The NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) seeks to engage all Americans in accelerating key technologies to advance U.S. competitiveness. The directorate partners across sectors to advance three primary focus areas – accelerating technology translation and development, fostering regional innovation and economic growth, and preparing the American workforce for better-quality, higher-wage jobs. For more information about NSF TIP, visit new.nsf.gov/tip/latest
