National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency in the United States that funds and supports research and education in science and engineering. It funds fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering and administers non-dilutive funding programs to aid early‑stage technology development, helping translate discoveries into commercially viable products and services. Through grants and fellowships, the NSF supports researchers, educators, and startups, contributing to innovation and U.S. competitiveness. The agency operates with a substantial budget to advance science, engineering, and STEM education nationwide.

James Donlon

Program Director

Sean L. Jones

Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Debasis Majumdar

Program Director

Graciela Narcho

Staff Associate

Sethuraman Panchanathan

Director

Past deals in Minnesota

Advisory Aerospace OSC

Grant in 2023
Advisory Aerospace OSC is a management consulting firm that enables aerospace transformations and transactions. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Rowbot Systems

Grant in 2022
Rowbot Systems LLC, established in 2012 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializes in developing robotic machinery for precision agriculture. Their primary product is a robotic system designed to enable farmers to manage nitrogen application more effectively during the growing season. This technology aims to improve nitrogen use efficiency on farms, potentially reducing costs and enhancing crop yields.

Fybraworks Foods

Grant in 2021
Fybraworks Foods, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, focused on developing alternative meat substitutes through innovative fermentation techniques. Founded in 2020, the company specializes in creating animal-free meat structural proteins and synthetic meat, aiming to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat products. By leveraging its advanced technological solutions, Fybraworks Foods enables both industry leaders and individual consumers to access sustainable meat alternatives, thus promoting humane practices and reducing environmental impact associated with animal agriculture.

MineraLogic

Grant in 2021
MineraLogic is a geochemistry consultancy firm based in Duluth, Minnesota, established in 2016. The company specializes in identifying risks and opportunities associated with geochemical reactions among minerals, water, and the atmosphere. By providing a coherent framework for understanding the distribution and mobility of chemical elements within geological systems, MineraLogic enables its clients to effectively manage geochemical relationships that influence the success of their projects.

Advisory Aerospace OSC

Grant in 2021
Advisory Aerospace OSC is a management consulting firm that enables aerospace transformations and transactions. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Radwave Technologies

Grant in 2020
RadWave Technologies Inc., established in 2018 and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is an early-stage company specializing in advanced technologies for minimally invasive medical procedures. The company focuses on developing an electromagnetic navigation system that provides accurate object tracking for surgical interventions. This innovative system enhances performance tracking during image-guided, minimally invasive, and robotic procedures, allowing medical professionals to effectively locate surgical instruments and tools within the human body, even in areas without direct line of sight.

HabitAware

Grant in 2020
HabitAware, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that develops wearable devices aimed at helping individuals manage compulsive behaviors such as hair pulling, nail biting, skin picking, and thumb sucking. The company's flagship product, Liv, is a smart awareness bracelet that utilizes motion sensors to detect these subconscious actions. It connects to a mobile application that provides users with training to recognize and track their behaviors, identify triggers, and implement healthier coping strategies. Founded in 2014, HabitAware combines technology with behavioral science to empower users, particularly those affected by trichotillomania, to gain awareness and control over their habits. The products are available for purchase online.

Berd

Grant in 2020
Berd manufactures cycling products that make use of advances in materials science and engineering to improve cycling products. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Hopkins, Minnesota.

HabitAware

Grant in 2019
HabitAware, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that develops wearable devices aimed at helping individuals manage compulsive behaviors such as hair pulling, nail biting, skin picking, and thumb sucking. The company's flagship product, Liv, is a smart awareness bracelet that utilizes motion sensors to detect these subconscious actions. It connects to a mobile application that provides users with training to recognize and track their behaviors, identify triggers, and implement healthier coping strategies. Founded in 2014, HabitAware combines technology with behavioral science to empower users, particularly those affected by trichotillomania, to gain awareness and control over their habits. The products are available for purchase online.

Darcy Solutions

Grant in 2019
Darcy Solutions, founded in 2018 and based in Excelsior, Minnesota, specializes in creating environmentally friendly and energy-efficient buildings. The company's innovative approach focuses on ground source heat pumps, a highly efficient heating and cooling technology. Darcy Solutions has developed a patent-pending method that significantly reduces installation costs by half, making this technology accessible to sites previously considered unsuitable. This advancement underscores the company's commitment to sustainable building solutions.

Berd

Grant in 2018
Berd manufactures cycling products that make use of advances in materials science and engineering to improve cycling products. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Hopkins, Minnesota.

Minnepura Technologies

Grant in 2015
Minnepura Technologies offers a revolutionary process for removing pollutants and other impurities from water and other waste streams. The company is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and specializes in biotechnology.

Moai Technologies

Grant in 2015
Moai Technologies is a medical technology R&D company that brings innovative medical and assistive technologies to market. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Moai Technologies

Grant in 2014
Moai Technologies is a medical technology R&D company that brings innovative medical and assistive technologies to market. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

EarthClean

Grant in 2013
EarthClean develops corn-starch based retardants used on supressing and retarding fires. The company provides services for wildland firefighting, home protection, urban firefighting, and railway grinding. EarthClean was established in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Moai Technologies

Grant in 2013
Moai Technologies is a medical technology R&D company that brings innovative medical and assistive technologies to market. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Miromatrix Medical

Grant in 2013
Miromatrix Medical specializes in developing biological human organs and tissue repair products using its proprietary perfusion decellularization/recellularization technology. It offers MIROMESH for soft tissue repair, MIRODERM wound matrices, and is working on implantable organs like livers and kidneys. Its products serve customers worldwide.
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