Supplemental Opportunity for SBIR/STTR Memberships in I/UCRCs
ID: 50283Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/50283

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503192
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting supplemental requests for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grantees to join an Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (I/UCRC). The objective of this opportunity is to facilitate partnerships between small businesses and academic research centers, thereby accelerating the innovation process by enabling small businesses to purchase annual memberships in I/UCRCs, which focus on industry-relevant research. This initiative is crucial for fostering collaborative research endeavors that address specific industry needs. Interested applicants can find additional information and support by contacting NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov, with no specified funding amount or close date as supplements are accepted anytime.

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    grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov
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