NSF Launches $20M Pilot for Deep-Tech Commercialization

National Science Foundation

GovernmentUnited States · 1001-5000 FTEs

The National Science Foundation, situated in Alexandria, Virginia, is a governmental entity. This organization administers the America's Seed Fund SBIR/STTR Program, which aids startups and small businesses by providing grants and seed funding. In Aug, 2022, NSF organized a workshop on Quantum Advantage and Next Steps at the University of Chicago. In Oct, 2022, NSF hosted a virtual workshop on Software-Hardware Co-Design for Quantum Computing, aiming to foster collaboration and build a shared technological ecosystem for both quantum and classical technologies. In Mar, 2023, An NSF Research Coordination Network award facilitated weekly collaboration among scientists from various countries, leading to the inclusion of Quantum Biology as a topic in the Gordon Research Conferences. In Jun, 2023, NSF announced new awards for MRSECs, with several focusing on quantum control of materials and materials for quantum information processing. In Jul, 2023, NSF released the solicitation (NSF 23-604) for the first phase of the NQVL, marking a significant step in advancing quantum research and development.