Web of Knowledge

National Science Foundation's Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP)

We support research and development of deep technologies – those that are based on discoveries in fundamental science and engineering.

To be eligible for funding, your company must adhere to the following requirements:
Must be a small business (fewer than 500 employees) and 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 PI 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.