National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF), established in 1950 and located in Alexandria, Virginia, is an independent federal agency dedicated to advancing fundamental research and education across all scientific and engineering disciplines. With an annual budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF operates America's Seed Fund, which allocates nearly $200 million each year to support startups and small businesses through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. This initiative provides non-dilutive funding of up to $1.5 million to assist in research and development efforts, thereby facilitating the transformation of scientific discoveries into commercially viable products and services. By helping to de-risk technology, the NSF plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and addressing societal challenges through scientific advancements.

James Donlon

Program Director

Sean L. Jones

Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Ben Schrag Ph.D

Program Director and Policy Liaison, SBIR / STTR

Past deals in Corporates

Caporus

Grant in 2022
Caporus develops advanced thin-film dielectrics designed for high-energy-density capacitors, focusing on reliable capacitive energy storage and filtering at elevated voltages and temperatures. The company's technology addresses the growing demands of next-generation power conversion systems, which are essential for the electrification of transportation and the integration of distributed energy resources into the grid. By providing these innovative solutions, Caporus enables its clients to meet the challenges posed by modern energy requirements.

Coreshell

Grant in 2021
Coreshell Technologies is accelerating the world’s transition to electric transportation and renewable energy by solving the key degradation issue in rechargeable batteries. Our breakthrough nanolayer thin-film coating technology protects batteries from degrading chemical reactions and is uniquely capable of seamlessly fitting into existing manufacturing while producing the step change needed in the capacity, safety, and cost of batteries.

Bee Corp.

Grant in 2019
Bee Corp. is a company that focuses on developing data analytics and decision-support solutions for beekeeping. Its primary products include Queen's Guard, a tool for monitoring and managing bee queens, which utilizes a beehive sensor and data analytics software to track hive conditions. The system monitors temperature and other critical data, sending alerts to users when it detects potential queen loss. Additionally, Bee Corp. offers Verifli, which employs infrared inspection technology to assess bee health and distribution, ensuring effective pollination for growers. By providing these advanced monitoring solutions, Bee Corp. aims to support beekeepers and contribute to the sustainable restoration of honeybee populations. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Coreshell

Grant in 2019
Coreshell Technologies is accelerating the world’s transition to electric transportation and renewable energy by solving the key degradation issue in rechargeable batteries. Our breakthrough nanolayer thin-film coating technology protects batteries from degrading chemical reactions and is uniquely capable of seamlessly fitting into existing manufacturing while producing the step change needed in the capacity, safety, and cost of batteries.

TG Companies

Grant in 2018
TG Companies is a solar technology company that specializes in the long-term deployment of solar energy. The company's technologies help to sustain the solar industry by offering recycling services and equipment for used solar cells and modules.

Bee Corp.

Grant in 2017
Bee Corp. is a company that focuses on developing data analytics and decision-support solutions for beekeeping. Its primary products include Queen's Guard, a tool for monitoring and managing bee queens, which utilizes a beehive sensor and data analytics software to track hive conditions. The system monitors temperature and other critical data, sending alerts to users when it detects potential queen loss. Additionally, Bee Corp. offers Verifli, which employs infrared inspection technology to assess bee health and distribution, ensuring effective pollination for growers. By providing these advanced monitoring solutions, Bee Corp. aims to support beekeepers and contribute to the sustainable restoration of honeybee populations. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

DuKorp Studio

Grant in 2017
DuKorp Corp

TG Companies

Grant in 2017
TG Companies is a solar technology company that specializes in the long-term deployment of solar energy. The company's technologies help to sustain the solar industry by offering recycling services and equipment for used solar cells and modules.

Carbice

Grant in 2017
Carbice is a maker of Carbice Carbon, a product that lowers device temperatures and dissipates heat away from product packaging. It sets the standard for performance, reliability, and low-cost assembly within the world’s most important electronic, energy, and industrial products. Carbice Corporation was founded in January 2017 by Georgia Tech Professor Baratunde Cola, who first worked on thermal applications of advanced carbon materials in 2001 and later spent time as a test and development engineer at Intel; and co-founded by a team of leading Georgia Tech researchers in electronic device power management and product innovation. The company also has an office in London and one coming soon to Toulouse, France.

Carbice

Grant in 2015
Carbice is a maker of Carbice Carbon, a product that lowers device temperatures and dissipates heat away from product packaging. It sets the standard for performance, reliability, and low-cost assembly within the world’s most important electronic, energy, and industrial products. Carbice Corporation was founded in January 2017 by Georgia Tech Professor Baratunde Cola, who first worked on thermal applications of advanced carbon materials in 2001 and later spent time as a test and development engineer at Intel; and co-founded by a team of leading Georgia Tech researchers in electronic device power management and product innovation. The company also has an office in London and one coming soon to Toulouse, France.

Tivra

Grant in 2015
Tivra Corporation operates in the electronics market focussing on microelectronics, semiconductor, and LED products. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Pleasant Hill, California.

Tivra

Grant in 2014
Tivra Corporation operates in the electronics market focussing on microelectronics, semiconductor, and LED products. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Pleasant Hill, California.
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