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 South Dakota

Inanovate

Grant in 2020
Inanovate Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development of protein screening and analysis technologies for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with an additional office in Raleigh, North Carolina, Inanovate offers its flagship product, Bio-ID, a protein screening biochip platform. This platform provides sensitive real-time kinetic data for multiple protein interactions, facilitating applications in protein research, drug development, quality control, biomarker profiling, and clinical diagnostics. The company also offers a range of services, including biomarker discovery and validation programs, nano-particle surface technology for protein immobilization, and various protein micro-array services. Inanovate serves a diverse clientele, including researchers, clinical centers, and biotech and pharmaceutical companies, with operations extending to the United States and the United Kingdom.

Advanced Remote Sensing

Grant in 2020
Advanced Remote Sensing is a satellite imagery company that caters to a wide range of industries. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Advanced Remote Sensing

Grant in 2019
Advanced Remote Sensing is a satellite imagery company that caters to a wide range of industries. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Nanopareil

Grant in 2014
Nanopareil, LLC is a company specializing in the production of advanced separation modules made from functionalized nanofibers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, Nanopareil focuses on providing innovative separation media that enhances efficiency in various industries, including biopharmaceuticals, biofuels, and water purification. The company's products utilize a unique mat of electrospun nanofibers, which enable both size-based and adsorptive separation mechanisms. This proprietary technology aims to improve process efficiencies, reduce waste, and simplify manufacturing, making it particularly beneficial for biomedical researchers and manufacturers. In July 2015, Nanopareil changed its name from Nanofiber Separations, LLC and currently operates as a subsidiary of ProMetic BioSciences Ltd.

Prairie Aquatech

Grant in 2013
Prairie Aquatech specializes in product manufacturing and development. The AgTech Center's focus is on the research, testing, and trials of innovative plant-based technologies. To accomplish this crucial focus, it uses complete and adaptable aquaculture technology facilities. It is headquartered in Brookings, South Dakota, and was founded in 2012.

Nanopareil

Grant in 2012
Nanopareil, LLC is a company specializing in the production of advanced separation modules made from functionalized nanofibers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, Nanopareil focuses on providing innovative separation media that enhances efficiency in various industries, including biopharmaceuticals, biofuels, and water purification. The company's products utilize a unique mat of electrospun nanofibers, which enable both size-based and adsorptive separation mechanisms. This proprietary technology aims to improve process efficiencies, reduce waste, and simplify manufacturing, making it particularly beneficial for biomedical researchers and manufacturers. In July 2015, Nanopareil changed its name from Nanofiber Separations, LLC and currently operates as a subsidiary of ProMetic BioSciences Ltd.
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