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 Mobile

Modular Matter

Grant in 2021
Modular Matter develops a prosthesis system aimed at providing those with limb differences with mobility, strength, comfort, and confidence. The company. was founded by Jeff Gair, who is also the developer of the modular socket.

OYS Mobility

Grant in 2020
OYS Mobility develops prosthetic technology that allows people with limb loss or deformity to access healthcare and assistive devices. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Mobius

Grant in 2020
Mobius provides environmental solutions that convert waste streams into chemicals and materials. At Mobius, we're creating a world where There’s Wonder in Waste. We’re a mission-driven company focused on eliminating waste by leveraging industrial organic waste streams from agriculture, forestry, paper and biofuel & biorefining industries to create new materials and chemicals. Our first product is a proprietary, biodegradable polymer made from lignin, a natural material found in all grasses and trees that is produced as waste at a rate of over 50 million tons each year by the paper and biofuel industries. With this biopolymer, we are creating a bio-based, biodegradable plastic pellets for applications in horticulture, agriculture, food service packaging, and beyond.
S4 Mobile Laboratories specializes in the development of mobile soil laboratories that enable real-time mapping and analysis of underground soil conditions. These laboratories utilize automated, robotic technology to detect and analyze chemical signatures, providing three-dimensional maps of organic matter. This innovative approach allows for instantaneous on-site analysis, significantly reducing the costs and delays associated with traditional laboratory work. By aggregating data from various locations worldwide, S4 Mobile Laboratories equips the agricultural community with precise tools to measure soil organic carbon, ultimately promoting healthier soils and enhancing carbon sequestration efforts to mitigate atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.

iOrtho+

Grant in 2019
iOrtho+ is a company focused on enhancing orthopedic care through innovative tools and technologies. It has developed the Mobil-Aider, a portable and affordable orthopedic device that allows clinicians to assess joint mobility by quantifying at least 14 motions across five different joints. In addition to this device, iOrtho+ offers a web-based mobile application that serves as a comprehensive reference tool for orthopedic practitioners. This application includes hundreds of manual techniques and clinical tests, complete with concise descriptions, images, videos, and statistical data, along with direct links to relevant literature. By providing these resources, iOrtho+ aims to improve the quality of treatments, techniques, and outcomes in orthopedic care.

Elloveo

Grant in 2019
Elloveo is a mobile game that intuitively teaches children of all ages the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism. The company is based in Los Angeles, California, and was founded by David Colleran in 2016.

Mobius Labs Inc

Grant in 2019
At Mobius Labs our mission is to provide you a smart water management system that allows you to track water consumption in real-time.

Yodel Labs

Grant in 2019
Yodel Labs' mission is to provide the most accurate location services in the mobile device industry.

MobIQ

Grant in 2019
MobIQ is the 1st mobile device-based network analytics solution for mobile virtual network operators and industrial Internet-of-Things (IoT).

iOrtho+

Grant in 2018
iOrtho+ is a company focused on enhancing orthopedic care through innovative tools and technologies. It has developed the Mobil-Aider, a portable and affordable orthopedic device that allows clinicians to assess joint mobility by quantifying at least 14 motions across five different joints. In addition to this device, iOrtho+ offers a web-based mobile application that serves as a comprehensive reference tool for orthopedic practitioners. This application includes hundreds of manual techniques and clinical tests, complete with concise descriptions, images, videos, and statistical data, along with direct links to relevant literature. By providing these resources, iOrtho+ aims to improve the quality of treatments, techniques, and outcomes in orthopedic care.

Mobius

Grant in 2018
Mobius provides environmental solutions that convert waste streams into chemicals and materials. At Mobius, we're creating a world where There’s Wonder in Waste. We’re a mission-driven company focused on eliminating waste by leveraging industrial organic waste streams from agriculture, forestry, paper and biofuel & biorefining industries to create new materials and chemicals. Our first product is a proprietary, biodegradable polymer made from lignin, a natural material found in all grasses and trees that is produced as waste at a rate of over 50 million tons each year by the paper and biofuel industries. With this biopolymer, we are creating a bio-based, biodegradable plastic pellets for applications in horticulture, agriculture, food service packaging, and beyond.

NimbleDroid

Grant in 2017
NimbleDroid, Inc. is a New York-based company focused on developing advanced Android applications that enhance battery life and performance on user devices. Utilizing patent-pending technology developed at Columbia University, NimbleDroid offers functional performance testing software designed to automatically test mobile applications for critical issues. Their tools can efficiently discover user flows and assess them for each application build, integrating seamlessly with continuous integration workflows. This proactive approach allows developers to identify and address performance bottlenecks early in the development cycle, ultimately improving user experience. NimbleDroid's team comprises a diverse group of experts, including academics and experienced developers, and the company is well-funded, positioning it for further growth.

Solid Cell

Grant in 2017
Solid Cell is a developer of stationary and portable solid-oxide fuel cell technologies for residential, commercial, industrial, and other critical off-grid applications. The Company’s headquarters are located in New York City, United States. Solid Cell’s principal product development and manufacturing center is located in Rochester, New York. Solid Cell also supports R&D activities at research institutions in the cities of Novosibirskand and Yekaterinburg, Russia, where the Company’s proprietary fuel cell technology was originally developed and where research continues on next generation fuel cell technologies. The Company’s European subsidiary is based in Dublin, Ireland, with further expansion in Europe planned in the near term. Solid Cell’s products provide clean energy using state-of-the-art fuel cell technology at commercially competitive costs. The Company has targeted several specific applications to satisfy a wide variety of global power requirements. Widespread use of Solid Cell’s fuel cells will reduce reliance on scarce natural resources like natural gas and oil.

Elloveo

Grant in 2017
Elloveo is a mobile game that intuitively teaches children of all ages the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism. The company is based in Los Angeles, California, and was founded by David Colleran in 2016.

Yodel Labs

Grant in 2017
Yodel Labs' mission is to provide the most accurate location services in the mobile device industry.

Mobius Labs Inc

Grant in 2017
At Mobius Labs our mission is to provide you a smart water management system that allows you to track water consumption in real-time.

Andamio Games

Grant in 2017
Andamio Games is dedicated to creating collaborative, mobile device games that comply with educational standards Andamio Games, a division of Adventium Labs , is dedicated to creating collaborative, mobile device games that comply with educational standards. Andamio is the Spanish word for scaffold, which is the educational concept that underlies our games. Scaffolded lesson plans start with foundational concepts and build to more advanced ones, reinforcing concepts as users work their way through the material. The games developed by Andamio Games go well beyond e-Books, flash cards, and single-player apps to provide an engaging, hands-on, problem-solving learning environment using mobile technology.

MoQuality

Grant in 2016
MoQuality Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in artificial intelligence-driven mobile testing solutions. The company aims to enhance app quality and improve user experiences by providing tools that simplify and accelerate the testing process. MoQuality's flagship product, Barista, offers a scriptless test-automation experience, leveraging AI to generate user-centric test scenarios that automate testing across various mobile platforms and real devices. This platform allows developers to identify and address issues before releasing their applications, ensuring high-quality performance for both Android and iOS apps. MoQuality is supported by investors including Amity Ventures, Cox Enterprises, and Techstars.

NimbleDroid

Grant in 2016
NimbleDroid, Inc. is a New York-based company focused on developing advanced Android applications that enhance battery life and performance on user devices. Utilizing patent-pending technology developed at Columbia University, NimbleDroid offers functional performance testing software designed to automatically test mobile applications for critical issues. Their tools can efficiently discover user flows and assess them for each application build, integrating seamlessly with continuous integration workflows. This proactive approach allows developers to identify and address performance bottlenecks early in the development cycle, ultimately improving user experience. NimbleDroid's team comprises a diverse group of experts, including academics and experienced developers, and the company is well-funded, positioning it for further growth.

eBravium Inc.

Grant in 2016
eBravium develops and distributes fitness applications for its clients. eBravium develops Move It, a mobile application that offers parental lock services for their children’s devices. They are able to suspend device use and track movement. Furthermore, it provides wearable integration. eBravium was founded in 2014 by Patrick and Cody Grimes and is based in Nevada.

Mbientlab

Grant in 2016
MbientLab offers an innovative and powerful platform with services that makes it simple to connect devices to Smartphones. Their unique BLE-enabled solution dramatically decreases cost and time to market, empowering manufacturers and developers to quickly scale their connected products to millions of users.

Mobile Enerlytics

Grant in 2015
Mobile Enerlytics, LLC, founded in 2014 and based in West Lafayette, Indiana, specializes in technologies aimed at extending smartphone battery life through innovative mobile application design. The company offers Estar, an Android application that helps users identify and uninstall energy-inefficient apps, thereby enhancing battery longevity. Additionally, Mobile Enerlytics provides Eprof, an energy analysis and diagnostic tool that assists application developers in identifying sources of excessive battery drain within their code. This tool enables creators to optimize their applications, minimize user frustration due to low battery life, and improve competitive positioning in the market. By addressing energy management effectively, Mobile Enerlytics contributes to increased user engagement and revenue for both app vendors and handset manufacturers.

Andamio Games

Grant in 2015
Andamio Games is dedicated to creating collaborative, mobile device games that comply with educational standards Andamio Games, a division of Adventium Labs , is dedicated to creating collaborative, mobile device games that comply with educational standards. Andamio is the Spanish word for scaffold, which is the educational concept that underlies our games. Scaffolded lesson plans start with foundational concepts and build to more advanced ones, reinforcing concepts as users work their way through the material. The games developed by Andamio Games go well beyond e-Books, flash cards, and single-player apps to provide an engaging, hands-on, problem-solving learning environment using mobile technology.
Developer of a portable work surface for wheelchairs designed to offer assistive technology integrated with human factor design to give individuals access to advanced and available technology in market. The company's portable work surface is designed for power wheelchair and can be used fr storing, deploying and charging mobile devices as well as eating, reading, writing and transporting items, enabling people with limited hand or arm function to increase their independence and productivity on a power wheelchair.

Sanguina

Grant in 2015
Sanguina is a medical device and wellness tool company currently focused on the launch of our first product, AnemoCheck Mobile: the first smartphone application for tracking of hemoglobin levels that is completely non-invasive and does not require painful blood draws.

Oncue

Grant in 2013
Oncue Enterprises, Inc. is a technology company that offers a comprehensive software platform and booking services tailored for moving companies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Oncue aims to enhance the moving experience by providing tools that improve communication and transparency between moving companies and customers. The platform manages various aspects of the moving process, from initial inquiries to post-move follow-up, allowing businesses to operate more efficiently and focus on growth. By streamlining operations, Oncue empowers moving companies of all sizes to better meet customer demands and improve their overall service delivery.

PowWow, Inc.

Grant in 2013
PowWow, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in application transformation for enterprises, enabling them to mobilize web applications. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company offers the PowWow Transformation Platform, which converts traditional desktop applications into native mobile applications. This platform includes the Transform Engine, which operates on a Windows server, and a Native App that runs directly on mobile devices. Additionally, PowWow provides a suite of tools designed for creating and deploying secure cross-platform mobile applications, utilizing a low-code, drag-and-drop environment. This approach facilitates collaboration between IT and business teams, streamlining existing processes and significantly reducing development backlogs. PowWow, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. as of April 2019.

Adrenaline Mobility

Grant in 2013
Adrenaline Mobility specializes in providing secure backend services for mobile applications, focusing on enhancing development processes while ensuring data protection. The company employs military-grade end-to-end encryption to safeguard users' information both at rest on mobile devices and in transit to cloud servers. Adrenaline offers a developer-friendly library that simplifies the integration of encrypted data storage in popular cloud platforms such as Amazon, Google, and Dropbox. This allows developers to bypass complex security challenges, including key management and encrypted query processing. Additionally, Adrenaline's cloud-based services include features like push notifications, distributed storage, a web-based console for user management, and messaging capabilities, facilitating the seamless incorporation of robust backend functionality into mobile applications, ultimately improving the user experience.

Moving Analytics

Seed Round in 2013
Moving Analytics. is a tele-health company dedicated to helping people thrive after heart disease. Our flagship product is Movn a virtual cardiac rehabilitation program that leverages evidence based guidelines, behavioral science, remote monitoring and personalized coaching to help patients recover to full health after a cardiac event. Movn is currently used by the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Highmark Health Plan, Kaiser Permanente Northwest and many more health systems across the US.

arcast

Grant in 2013
Developer of a podcast mobile application designed to offer a reliable channel for podcasters, listeners, and advertisers. The company provides full podcast production and audio editing in its studio with high-quality recording equipment and operates a website for arranging a recording studio for content creators and influencers, enabling users to listen to podcasts while walking, driving, commuting, or working out when they listen to their favorite podcasts.

MobiLaps

Grant in 2012
MobiLaps LLC is a software technology and professional services firm that focuses on providing tailored technology solutions and consulting services to both government and commercial clients. The company specializes in addressing mission-critical IT challenges by developing information technology and systems engineering applications. With a strong emphasis on networks and geospatial domains, MobiLaps leverages deep domain knowledge to deliver advanced technology services that help clients navigate complex technical and strategic issues. Through its commitment to integrity and innovation, MobiLaps aims to enhance operational efficiency and support clients in achieving their objectives.

StarMobile

Grant in 2012
StarMobile, Inc. provides cloud-based enterprise mobility solutions. It offers StarMobile, a cloud-based solution that allows customers to mobilize enterprise applications on any mobile device. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Barobo

Grant in 2012
Barobo, Inc. was founded in 2010 as a commercial spinoff of technology developed in the Integration Engineering Laboratory at the University of California Davis. Barobo, Inc. aims to make robotics more affordable, adaptable, reconfigurable, and reprogrammable for education, research, and industrial applications. Its flagship product, the Mobot, is a modular robot designed for transformative K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. With Babobo’s SnapConnector technology multiple modules easily connect for various applications. Mobots are especially suitable to teaching and learning STEM subjects in classrooms with collaborative learning. Robots are the next shop class, which can inspire students to pursue careers in science and engineering.

MoveableCode, inc.

Seed Round in 2009
MoveableCode, Inc. is a Providence, Rhode Island-based company focused on developing mobile entertainment applications, specifically location-aware fantasy games for mid-core gamers on Android and iOS platforms. Founded in 2009, the company operates a wholly owned subsidiary in Bengaluru, India. MoveableCode has created a unique gaming platform, with its flagship product, Incantor™, a fantasy massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) that merges real-world locations with digital gameplay. Players, known as Incantors, engage in immersive experiences that involve battling opponents and completing quests in both single and multiplayer modes. The target market consists of mid-core gamers who are invested in engaging gameplay and are willing to spend on their gaming experiences. This segment is projected to spend approximately $2.3 billion annually, demonstrating significant growth potential. The management team possesses extensive experience in the entertainment and technology industries, having previously collaborated with notable companies such as Apple, Dreamworks, and Microsoft.
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