NSF SBIR/STTR TECHNOLOGY TOPIC AREAS
Technology Areas
NSF SBIR/STTR is currently soliciting proposals in the following ten topics areas. The topics and subtopics guide the logistics of the review process but do not affect award decisions. In fact, NSF SBIR/STTR recognizes that innovation often can’t be categorized. Therefore, NSF SBIR/STTR accepts proposals in any area of technology that shows high commercial potential, not just those listed below.
NSF SBIR/STTR Ten Technology Topic Areas:
- Educational Technologies and Applications (EA)
- Information Technologies (IT)
- Internet of Things (I)
- Semiconductors (S) and Photonic (PH) Devices and Materials
- Electronic Hardware, Robotics and Wireless Technologies (EW)
- Advanced Manufacturing and Nanotechnology (MN)
- Advanced Materials and Instrumentation (MI)
- Chemical and Environmental Technologies (CT)
- Biological Technologies (BT)
- Smart Health (SH) and Biomedical (BM) Technologies
Download a (searchable) PDF for all subtopic descriptions here
HOW TO APPLY
NSF SBIR/STTR proposal submission deadlines are generally in early June and December. Online submission resources include a YouTube channel and a preparation booklet that provides a detailed step-by-step guide to assist applicants through the Phase I proposal submission process. Before submitting a proposal, first-time applicants must register at the New Organization and FastLane Contact Registration website. See More Helpful Application Information HERE: http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/howtoapply.jsp
NSF SBIR/STTR Website: http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/home.jsp
