StateSubsidies
Back to all incentives
GrantUnited StatesActiveVerified

NSF Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program

National Science Foundation (NSF)NSF-STTR
Max per Applicant

$1.0M

Maximum a single org can receive

Deadline

Rolling / No deadline

Jurisdiction

United States

About This Program

Funds small businesses partnering with research institutions to commercialize deep-tech innovations in areas including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, AI, and biotech. Phase I: $275K; Phase II: $1M.

Key Requirements & Eligibility

  • 1Must be a US small business (โ‰ค500 employees) partnering with a US research institution
  • 2Research institution must perform at least 30% of the work
  • 3Small business must perform at least 40% of the work
  • 4Phase I: up to $275K for 12 months; Phase II: up to $1M for 24 months
  • 5Technology must align with NSF's research priorities and have clear commercial potential

Related Programs

Tax CreditFederalVerified

IRA Section 48C Advanced Energy Manufacturing & Recycling Tax Credit

DOE ยท United States

Provides a 30% investment tax credit for qualifying advanced energy projects, including manufacturing facilities for clean energy equipment and industrial decarbonization projects. Projects must be certified by the IRS through a competitive application process.

Energy ManagementManufacturingClean Technology
Closed (Dec 31, 2025)
Details
Tax CreditCity / MunicipalVerified

Austin Energy Value of Solar (VoS) Tariff

AE ยท Austin, TX

Austin Energy purchases excess solar generation from rooftop systems at a rate reflecting the full economic value of solar to the grid. The VoS rate is recalculated annually and credited directly to the customer's bill, making rooftop solar investment more predictable and financially attractive.

Energy ManagementReal EstateClean Technology
Details

Apply or Learn More

Visit the official page to review full eligibility requirements and apply.

Official Source
Share:๐•in

Applicable Industries

TechnologyResearch & DevelopmentManufacturingClean Technology
Official Source