National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It is dedicated to supporting research and education in science and engineering across a wide range of disciplines. The NSF provides significant non-dilutive funding, up to $1.5 million, to startups and small businesses through its America's Seed Fund initiative, which is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program mandated by Congress. With an operating budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF is committed to advancing fundamental research and education, thus fostering innovation and technological development in the United States.

James Donlon

Program Director

Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

Graciela Narcho

Staff Associate

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Past deals in Boston, MA

Rapid7

Grant in 2023
Rapid7 is a Boston-based cybersecurity company founded in 2000, specializing in security data and analytics solutions that empower organizations to adopt a proactive approach to cybersecurity. Originally focused on vulnerability management, the company has expanded its offerings to include extended detection and response, security information and event management, cloud security, threat intelligence, application security, and security orchestration, automation, and response. Rapid7 provides a range of services such as detection and response, vulnerability management, security advisory services, and IoT security testing, aiming to enhance organizations' security postures through innovative solutions and active engagement in the cybersecurity community.

Aliro Technologies

Grant in 2021
Aliro Technologies, Inc., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing cloud-based software for quantum computing. The company's platform provides a hardware-independent toolkit that facilitates the creation of quantum algorithms and applications, catering to developers in the quantum environment. Known for its product AliroNetâ„¢, the company focuses on emulating, piloting, and deploying entanglement-based quantum networks that support various applications, including secure communications and distributed quantum sensing. Emerging from NarangLab at Harvard University, Aliro Technologies boasts a team of experts in quantum and classical networking and actively contributes to the advancement of quantum networking technologies. Its users range from utility companies and telecommunications providers to public sector organizations and researchers engaged in building scalable quantum systems. The company collaborates with industry and academic partners through initiatives like the Quantum Economic Development Consortium and the NSF Center for Quantum Networks, while also participating in several quantum networking standards groups.

Thinking Robots

Grant in 2020
Thinking Robots, founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in software solutions for robotic tasks applicable across various robotic platforms. The company develops custom software that integrates natural language dialogue, sensors, and actuators to enhance robotic architecture. This technology enables robots to interact with humans and includes high-level planning capabilities, allowing developers to create interactive and teachable robots that can be directly instructed by users.

3Derm Systems

Grant in 2019
3Derm Systems, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in 3D dermatology solutions. Founded in 2011, it has developed a handheld skin imager along with cloud-based software that enables users to capture, store, and transmit high-resolution 3D images of the skin to dermatologists. This innovative system allows non-dermatologists to take clinical-quality images remotely, facilitating efficient monitoring of skin conditions, particularly for patients at risk of skin cancer. By enabling images to be reviewed at medical kiosks and other referral sites, 3Derm helps dermatologists manage high patient volumes while reserving in-office visits for those requiring immediate attention. The company's approach aims to reduce healthcare costs, decrease wait times, and enhance access to dermatological care, allowing patients to monitor their skin from home instead of making frequent, often inconvenient, clinic appointments. 3Derm Systems operates as a subsidiary of Digital Diagnostics, Inc. as of August 2020.

Elektrofi

Grant in 2018
Elektrofi is a preclinical-stage company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on advancing drug delivery methods to enhance patient experiences. Established in 2016, the company has developed a formulation system capable of processing a diverse array of therapeutic molecules, including large and complex proteins such as monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, and fusion proteins. Its innovative technology aims to improve subcutaneous administration, allowing drug manufacturers to create breakthrough therapies that empower patients with more control over how they receive essential medications.

QSM Diagnostics

Grant in 2017
QSM Diagnostics, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the Goluch Group at Northeastern University. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of point-of-care diagnostics for the rapid identification of bacterial infections, particularly focusing on ear infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in dogs. QSM Diagnostics offers testing kits that utilize single-use disposable sensor technology to detect target molecules at the wound site. This innovation aids veterinarians and physicians in enhancing their diagnostic accuracy and treatment plans, ultimately improving animal care. With decades of experience in medical device development, QSM Diagnostics is committed to advancing veterinary diagnostics through its electrochemical sensors and medical devices.

Artaic

Grant in 2017
Artaic, LLC is a Boston-based company that specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. Founded in 2007 by Ted Acworth, Artaic focuses on innovative mosaics that enhance the architecture and interior design sectors. Utilizing advanced technology, including computer-aided design software and a robotic mosaic assembly system, the company offers a wide range of applications, such as bathroom backsplashes, flooring, and public art installations. Artaic's approach allows for complete control over the color, material, and layout of its mosaics, enabling clients to achieve customized designs while minimizing costs. Additionally, the company provides installation services, further streamlining the process for its clientele.

Artaic

Grant in 2016
Artaic, LLC is a Boston-based company that specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. Founded in 2007 by Ted Acworth, Artaic focuses on innovative mosaics that enhance the architecture and interior design sectors. Utilizing advanced technology, including computer-aided design software and a robotic mosaic assembly system, the company offers a wide range of applications, such as bathroom backsplashes, flooring, and public art installations. Artaic's approach allows for complete control over the color, material, and layout of its mosaics, enabling clients to achieve customized designs while minimizing costs. Additionally, the company provides installation services, further streamlining the process for its clientele.

Artaic

Grant in 2016
Artaic, LLC is a Boston-based company that specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. Founded in 2007 by Ted Acworth, Artaic focuses on innovative mosaics that enhance the architecture and interior design sectors. Utilizing advanced technology, including computer-aided design software and a robotic mosaic assembly system, the company offers a wide range of applications, such as bathroom backsplashes, flooring, and public art installations. Artaic's approach allows for complete control over the color, material, and layout of its mosaics, enabling clients to achieve customized designs while minimizing costs. Additionally, the company provides installation services, further streamlining the process for its clientele.

Artaic

Grant in 2016
Artaic, LLC is a Boston-based company that specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. Founded in 2007 by Ted Acworth, Artaic focuses on innovative mosaics that enhance the architecture and interior design sectors. Utilizing advanced technology, including computer-aided design software and a robotic mosaic assembly system, the company offers a wide range of applications, such as bathroom backsplashes, flooring, and public art installations. Artaic's approach allows for complete control over the color, material, and layout of its mosaics, enabling clients to achieve customized designs while minimizing costs. Additionally, the company provides installation services, further streamlining the process for its clientele.

Artaic

Grant in 2015
Artaic, LLC is a Boston-based company that specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. Founded in 2007 by Ted Acworth, Artaic focuses on innovative mosaics that enhance the architecture and interior design sectors. Utilizing advanced technology, including computer-aided design software and a robotic mosaic assembly system, the company offers a wide range of applications, such as bathroom backsplashes, flooring, and public art installations. Artaic's approach allows for complete control over the color, material, and layout of its mosaics, enabling clients to achieve customized designs while minimizing costs. Additionally, the company provides installation services, further streamlining the process for its clientele.

Artaic

Grant in 2014
Artaic, LLC is a Boston-based company that specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. Founded in 2007 by Ted Acworth, Artaic focuses on innovative mosaics that enhance the architecture and interior design sectors. Utilizing advanced technology, including computer-aided design software and a robotic mosaic assembly system, the company offers a wide range of applications, such as bathroom backsplashes, flooring, and public art installations. Artaic's approach allows for complete control over the color, material, and layout of its mosaics, enabling clients to achieve customized designs while minimizing costs. Additionally, the company provides installation services, further streamlining the process for its clientele.

Artaic

Grant in 2014
Artaic, LLC is a Boston-based company that specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. Founded in 2007 by Ted Acworth, Artaic focuses on innovative mosaics that enhance the architecture and interior design sectors. Utilizing advanced technology, including computer-aided design software and a robotic mosaic assembly system, the company offers a wide range of applications, such as bathroom backsplashes, flooring, and public art installations. Artaic's approach allows for complete control over the color, material, and layout of its mosaics, enabling clients to achieve customized designs while minimizing costs. Additionally, the company provides installation services, further streamlining the process for its clientele.

Artaic

Grant in 2013
Artaic, LLC is a Boston-based company that specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. Founded in 2007 by Ted Acworth, Artaic focuses on innovative mosaics that enhance the architecture and interior design sectors. Utilizing advanced technology, including computer-aided design software and a robotic mosaic assembly system, the company offers a wide range of applications, such as bathroom backsplashes, flooring, and public art installations. Artaic's approach allows for complete control over the color, material, and layout of its mosaics, enabling clients to achieve customized designs while minimizing costs. Additionally, the company provides installation services, further streamlining the process for its clientele.

CoolChip Technologies

Grant in 2013
CoolChip specializes in Kinetic Cooling, a category based on disruptive technology transforming electronics cooling that is transforming the electronics cooling industry. Solutions Powered by Kinetic CoolingTM offer unprecedented performance across acoustics, form factor, and cooling. By partnering with CoolChip, consumer electronics and enterprise manufacturers have the opportunity to unleash innovation and deliver next-generation products for their customers. CoolChip was founded by MIT engineers in 2011 and is the exclusive provider of Kinetic CoolingTM technology. The company holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio and is based in Boston, MA.

3Derm Systems

Grant in 2013
3Derm Systems, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in 3D dermatology solutions. Founded in 2011, it has developed a handheld skin imager along with cloud-based software that enables users to capture, store, and transmit high-resolution 3D images of the skin to dermatologists. This innovative system allows non-dermatologists to take clinical-quality images remotely, facilitating efficient monitoring of skin conditions, particularly for patients at risk of skin cancer. By enabling images to be reviewed at medical kiosks and other referral sites, 3Derm helps dermatologists manage high patient volumes while reserving in-office visits for those requiring immediate attention. The company's approach aims to reduce healthcare costs, decrease wait times, and enhance access to dermatological care, allowing patients to monitor their skin from home instead of making frequent, often inconvenient, clinic appointments. 3Derm Systems operates as a subsidiary of Digital Diagnostics, Inc. as of August 2020.

Privo Technologies

Grant in 2013
At Privo Technologies, they are developing an entirely new class of targeted treatments such as chemotherapy drugs, radiation sensitizers and radiation protectors and mitigators. Their proprietary nano-engineered platform is based on innovations in nanotechnology and material science discovered at MIT's Langer laboratory. Privo's platform is designed to create robust treatments for a wide range of indications while reducing or limiting the treatments harmful side effects. They deliver drugs via the mucosa with the initial focus on oral cavity mucosa. They are excited about building a pipeline of treatments with a range of product candidates in oncology, infectious diseases, and radiation. Their initial product candidate is a treatment for the critically underserved worldwide market of oral cancer. They are developing their novel targeted treatments for worldwide markets at their facilities in the greater Boston area.

Artaic

Grant in 2012
Artaic, LLC is a Boston-based company that specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. Founded in 2007 by Ted Acworth, Artaic focuses on innovative mosaics that enhance the architecture and interior design sectors. Utilizing advanced technology, including computer-aided design software and a robotic mosaic assembly system, the company offers a wide range of applications, such as bathroom backsplashes, flooring, and public art installations. Artaic's approach allows for complete control over the color, material, and layout of its mosaics, enabling clients to achieve customized designs while minimizing costs. Additionally, the company provides installation services, further streamlining the process for its clientele.

Artaic

Grant in 2011
Artaic, LLC is a Boston-based company that specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. Founded in 2007 by Ted Acworth, Artaic focuses on innovative mosaics that enhance the architecture and interior design sectors. Utilizing advanced technology, including computer-aided design software and a robotic mosaic assembly system, the company offers a wide range of applications, such as bathroom backsplashes, flooring, and public art installations. Artaic's approach allows for complete control over the color, material, and layout of its mosaics, enabling clients to achieve customized designs while minimizing costs. Additionally, the company provides installation services, further streamlining the process for its clientele.

Artaic

Grant in 2011
Artaic, LLC is a Boston-based company that specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. Founded in 2007 by Ted Acworth, Artaic focuses on innovative mosaics that enhance the architecture and interior design sectors. Utilizing advanced technology, including computer-aided design software and a robotic mosaic assembly system, the company offers a wide range of applications, such as bathroom backsplashes, flooring, and public art installations. Artaic's approach allows for complete control over the color, material, and layout of its mosaics, enabling clients to achieve customized designs while minimizing costs. Additionally, the company provides installation services, further streamlining the process for its clientele.
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