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NSF 26-511: SBIR/STTR Pilot Emphasis on Scientific Instrumentation

Active NSF SBIR/STTR pilot solicitation for U.S. small businesses developing next-generation scientific instrumentation, novel experimental platforms, and related scientific equipment. The next listed full-proposal deadline is November 4, 2026.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: Phase I: up to $305,000; Phase II: up to $1,250,000; Phase IIB: $50,000-$500,000 Deadline: Nov 4, 2026 Location: United States

NSF SBIR/STTR Phase IIB and TECP Supplemental Funding

Supplemental NSF funding for active SBIR/STTR Phase II awardees pursuing additional commercialization R&D through Phase IIB or TECP.

Status: Rolling Type: Grant Amount: Phase IIB: $50,000-$500,000, generally matched up to 50% of qualifying third-party funds Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: United States

NSF Seed Fund (SBIR/STTR) Phase I

Non-dilutive NSF support for high-risk, high-impact technology R&D and commercialization through the SBIR/STTR Phase I process.

Status: Deadline Unknown Type: Grant Amount: Up to $305,000 for 6-18 months under the current Phase I solicitation Deadline: Project Pitch anytime; invited full proposals must fit an active NSF submission window Location: United States

NSF Translation to Practice 2026–2027: Up to $2 Million to Move STEM Innovations into Use

The active NSF Translation to Practice solicitation funds U.S. research organizations that are moving STEM discoveries toward products, processes, services, open-source ecosystems, standards, or other real-world outcomes, with the next full-proposal deadline on November 17, 2026.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: Up to $600,000 (TTP-E), $1,200,000 (TTP-T), or $2,000,000 (TTP-P), depending on track Deadline: Nov 17, 2026 Location: United States

Poland Deep-Tech Commercialization Grants: NCBR STEP 2026 Cycle (Closed)

Historical reference for NCBR’s 2026 STEP calls in digital and deep tech, clean technologies, and biotechnology. All six sector-track application windows have closed; this page records their funding terms, eligibility and application process while NCBR evaluates submitted projects.

Status: Historical Type: Grant Amount: Each of the six 2026 STEP sector-track calls had a 150,000,000 PLN allocation. Requested funding … Deadline: Historical reference Location: Poland

TA ČR SIGMA Commercialization Support — 18th Call (2026)

The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic is accepting proposals for the 18th SIGMA commercialization call through 2026-10-27. Eligible small enterprises can request up to CZK 730,000 for a six-month English-language feasibility study of a deep-tech innovation at TRL 4 or above.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Funding Opportunity Amount: Up to CZK 730,000 per project; maximum support intensity 70% Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 Location: Czech Republic

Technology Development Fund (TDF)

Ministry of Defence programme executed by DRDO, providing milestone-based grant-in-aid for eligible Indian industry to develop defence and dual-use technologies; the latest verified project window is closed and no new deadline is posted.

Status: Historical Type: Grant Amount: Projects up to ₹10 crore may receive up to 90% of total project cost in general Deadline: Historical reference Location: India