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 Simulation

HC Simulation

Grant in 2021
HC Simulation, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Canton, Mississippi, focuses on developing advanced products that utilize the HumMod engine to simulate human physiology. The company's offerings allow users to explore physiological interactions that are often difficult to observe through traditional methods. By providing high-quality simulations, HC Simulation aids in the ideation, development, and prediction of innovative medical devices and pharmaceuticals, enhancing the understanding of complex biological systems.

Simpact

Grant in 2021
Simpact develops analytics and forecasting software to help businesses make data-driven decisions. The company's headquarters are in Boston, Massachusetts.

DeepSim

Grant in 2021
DeepSim develops electronic design automation technology to help chip designers speed up design and verification. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

VeriSIM Life

Grant in 2021
VeriSIM Life, Inc. develops disease-specific biosimulation models that allow researchers at pharmaceutical companies to model in software how a drug will interact in animals. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

ReSuture

Grant in 2021
ReSuture specializes in creating advanced physical simulations aimed at enhancing surgical training, particularly for open vascular procedures. The company develops innovative surgical instruments that address contemporary challenges in medical simulation. These instruments provide realistic physical stimulation, enabling users to effectively learn vascular surgical skills in a controlled and monitored setting. By improving psychomotor skills and minimizing training time, ReSuture allows medical practitioners to replicate the mechanical properties of human vascular tissue, thereby facilitating repeated and realistic simulations of vascular surgery. This approach not only enhances the training experience but also contributes to better preparedness for actual surgical procedures.
Developer of a simulation, optimization, and design platform designed for power grid planning, with applications for grid operators, utilities and project developers. The company's platform automates the creation of base case planning models, plans for complex contingencies, and extreme grid conditions and moves projects through the queue quicker with lower network upgrade costs, enabling utilities and other stakeholders to plan for the integration of renewable energy.
Simulated Inanimate Models provides preoperative planning, advanced technical skills, and surgical cognition. SIM manufactures surgical training models that enable surgeons to train to competency more efficiently with high-fidelity training phantoms and innovative educational technology. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Pittsford, New York.
Developer of a simulation, optimization, and design platform designed for power grid planning, with applications for grid operators, utilities and project developers. The company's platform automates the creation of base case planning models, plans for complex contingencies, and extreme grid conditions and moves projects through the queue quicker with lower network upgrade costs, enabling utilities and other stakeholders to plan for the integration of renewable energy.
International Patient Simulator Company

Syandus

Grant in 2016
Syandus Inc. specializes in intelligent simulation learning technology aimed at the pharmaceutical sector. Based in Exton, Pennsylvania, the company offers innovative products such as the Virtual Conventions platform, which utilizes responsive technology to assist patients, and the Medical Scenario Simulator, designed for clinicians to practice clinical decision-making in a virtual environment. Syandus provides a comprehensive technology platform that enhances promotional experiential learning and multichannel marketing for pharmacies. This platform enables pharmacies to boost sales, influence prescription behaviors, and effectively engage with healthcare professionals. Since its incorporation in 2001, Syandus has focused on transforming the educational landscape for healthcare professionals, students, and patients through advanced technology and modern learning principles.

ExploreLearning

Grant in 2013
ExploreLearning is an educational firm focused on enhancing learning in math and science for students in grades 3 to 12. The company offers an online platform featuring a library of interactive simulations, known as Gizmos, which are designed to improve student engagement and understanding of fundamental concepts in these subjects. By providing modular and research-based instructional strategies, ExploreLearning supports both teachers and students in developing mastery and deep conceptual knowledge, ultimately aiming to ensure that all students can succeed in math and science.
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