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 CAD

Strange Development

Grant in 2021
At Strange Development we pride ourselves on the ability to provide CAD Design Services, Engineering, and Manufacturing all in house. We will develop, design, and provide you with all the necessary hardware needed to get your project up and running. Our core services, Prototype & Limited Production Manufacturing, CAD Design, Engineering Consulting, and Engine Testing can be custom tailored to fit your individual project needs.

VIATechnik

Grant in 2021
VIATechnik is a prominent player in the digital transformation sector, specializing in Technology, Virtual Design and Construction, and Consulting services tailored for the built environment. The company leverages Building Information Modeling (BIM), virtual design, construction services, custom software platforms, and strategic advisory services to enhance efficiency, improve visibility, reduce errors, and accelerate project outcomes through integrated digital workflows.

Vianair

Grant in 2021
Vianair develops an airspace information model to aid in the design and planning of airspace. The company is found in The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York.

Central Inventions

Grant in 2021
Central Inventions brings powerful engineering techniques to the classrooms and machine shops where future engineers learn. Comprised of both engineers and teachers, the organization wants all students to have equal access to technology, starting with critical math and science literacy topics. Central Inventions also seeks to helps students see and understand the power of engineering to solve complex problems via actionable solutions.

CONSTRUKTS

Grant in 2021
CONSTRUKTS is a mixed-reality platform designed to enhance hands-on learning through the integration of physical smart block constructions with virtual 3D models. The platform focuses on fostering spatial thinking, STEM education, and creativity by providing learner-centric challenges and real-time model analysis. By combining Internet of Things (IoT) smart blocks with an artificial intelligence knowledge engine, CONSTRUKTS offers a comprehensive learning experience that encourages users to explore structural and mathematical concepts in an engaging manner. The company aims to empower learners to unlock their potential as innovators by integrating advanced technologies into educational practices, promoting a deeper understanding of the systems that shape their imaginative worlds.

Fortify

Grant in 2020
Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on digital composite manufacturing for 3D-printed parts with optimized material properties. The company uses magnetically aligned reinforcing fibers and high-resolution microstructure control enabled by magnetics and digital light processing to produce carbon fiber reinforced composites with tailored mechanical and electromagnetic performance. Its technology enables engineers to manufacture durable, functional parts with customized material properties for applications such as injection mold tooling and high-performance end-use components.

V1 Engineering

Grant in 2020
V1 Engineering offers daq and data analysis, cad modeling, mechanical design, electronic design, technology evaluation, market analysis, business plan and grant writing, iterative prototyping, fabrication, pcba layout and fabrication, machine shop services, firmware and programming, and embedded systems development.

Strange Development

Grant in 2019
At Strange Development we pride ourselves on the ability to provide CAD Design Services, Engineering, and Manufacturing all in house. We will develop, design, and provide you with all the necessary hardware needed to get your project up and running. Our core services, Prototype & Limited Production Manufacturing, CAD Design, Engineering Consulting, and Engine Testing can be custom tailored to fit your individual project needs.

Fortify

Grant in 2019
Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on digital composite manufacturing for 3D-printed parts with optimized material properties. The company uses magnetically aligned reinforcing fibers and high-resolution microstructure control enabled by magnetics and digital light processing to produce carbon fiber reinforced composites with tailored mechanical and electromagnetic performance. Its technology enables engineers to manufacture durable, functional parts with customized material properties for applications such as injection mold tooling and high-performance end-use components.

Central Inventions

Grant in 2019
Central Inventions brings powerful engineering techniques to the classrooms and machine shops where future engineers learn. Comprised of both engineers and teachers, the organization wants all students to have equal access to technology, starting with critical math and science literacy topics. Central Inventions also seeks to helps students see and understand the power of engineering to solve complex problems via actionable solutions.

Mura

Grant in 2018
Mura is an imaging system capable of capturing surface micro-geometry and appearance on real-world objects.

eGrove Education

Grant in 2018
eGrove Education is a software company focused on enhancing spatial visualization skills among students, particularly those in Engineering, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and related disciplines. The company's primary product, Spatial Vis, offers a comprehensive suite of online lessons covering essential topics such as 2D rotation, 3D drawing, orthographic views, tetrominoes, and flat patterns. This educational software features an automatic grading system, personalized feedback, an incentive mechanism, and animated hints, allowing students to learn independently at their convenience. By providing these tools, eGrove Education aims to improve academic performance and graduation rates among its users.

Vianair

Grant in 2018
Vianair develops an airspace information model to aid in the design and planning of airspace. The company is found in The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York.

Mantis Composites

Grant in 2018
Mantis Composites is catalysing the design of platforms. They offer services for carbon fibre, 3D printing, and engineering consulting. They provide services for carbon fibre composites for intricate parts.

Meisner Consulting

Grant in 2017
Meisner Consulting provides formulation and design for businesses and industry, including powder coatings, inks, adhesives, novel 3D printer technology, and more. They offer ultra-rapid 3D printing technology designed to break down important barriers to the future of additive manufacturing.

Artaic

Grant in 2017
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

Mura

Grant in 2017
Mura is an imaging system capable of capturing surface micro-geometry and appearance on real-world objects.

SciArt Software

Grant in 2017
SciArt Software, Inc. specializes in developing topology optimization software that enhances the efficiency of engineering design. Founded in 2018 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the company offers a suite of products including ParetoCreo, an add-in for design analysis; ParetoWin, a CAD-agnostic software; ParetoCloud, a cloud-based solution for finite element analysis and topology optimization; and ParetoWorks, a subscription service for design analysis. The software facilitates the removal and optimization of material from designs, allowing engineers to meet specific constraints such as weight and strength. SciArt's technology enables a design cycle that is twice as fast as traditional methods, delivering insights to engineers approximately 60 times quicker than existing solutions. This approach not only streamlines the design process but also helps reduce manufacturing costs by optimizing material distribution while preserving structural integrity.

Computational Textiles

Grant in 2016
Computational Textiles is a software development company specializing in design and visualization for the textile industry. It offers a web application that allows designers to easily access textile manufacturing, transforming their design concepts into intricately patterned woven cloth, regardless of order size. By creating a direct link between designers and manufacturers, the company enhances responsiveness to customer needs and market trends, facilitates higher volume ordering, and streamlines the prototyping process. Its advanced 3D rendering tools cater to the evolving demands of the printed textiles market, helping professionals elevate their applications to a higher-value segment.

Artaic

Grant in 2016
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

eGrove Education

Grant in 2016
eGrove Education is a software company focused on enhancing spatial visualization skills among students, particularly those in Engineering, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and related disciplines. The company's primary product, Spatial Vis, offers a comprehensive suite of online lessons covering essential topics such as 2D rotation, 3D drawing, orthographic views, tetrominoes, and flat patterns. This educational software features an automatic grading system, personalized feedback, an incentive mechanism, and animated hints, allowing students to learn independently at their convenience. By providing these tools, eGrove Education aims to improve academic performance and graduation rates among its users.

Mantis Composites

Grant in 2016
Mantis Composites is catalysing the design of platforms. They offer services for carbon fibre, 3D printing, and engineering consulting. They provide services for carbon fibre composites for intricate parts.

Imagars

Grant in 2016
Imagaars offers software solutions for the automatic recognition of vector graphics in image sketches, automatic identification and visualization of CAD files, and automatic assessment of design activities. Imagaars is based in Portland, Oregon.

High Precision Devices

Grant in 2016
High Precision Devices, Inc. is a manufacturer and developer of precision instruments specializing in cryogenic technology. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers a range of products and services tailored for scientific applications, including research cryostats, low-temperature detectors, superconducting devices, and custom cryogenics. They also provide air sampling systems, voltage standard cryo probes, custom cryo probes and sample holders, and quantitative magnetic resonance imaging phantoms. Additionally, High Precision Devices develops instruments for balloon and UAV applications, as well as outsourced research and development services encompassing product development and engineering. Their clientele includes government and university laboratories, private companies, and sectors such as aerospace, medical, telecommunications, and science education. Incorporated in 1988, High Precision Devices operates as a subsidiary of FormFactor, Inc.

Artaic

Grant in 2016
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

Artaic

Grant in 2016
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

High Precision Devices

Grant in 2015
High Precision Devices, Inc. is a manufacturer and developer of precision instruments specializing in cryogenic technology. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers a range of products and services tailored for scientific applications, including research cryostats, low-temperature detectors, superconducting devices, and custom cryogenics. They also provide air sampling systems, voltage standard cryo probes, custom cryo probes and sample holders, and quantitative magnetic resonance imaging phantoms. Additionally, High Precision Devices develops instruments for balloon and UAV applications, as well as outsourced research and development services encompassing product development and engineering. Their clientele includes government and university laboratories, private companies, and sectors such as aerospace, medical, telecommunications, and science education. Incorporated in 1988, High Precision Devices operates as a subsidiary of FormFactor, Inc.

CONSTRUKTS

Seed Round in 2015
CONSTRUKTS is a mixed-reality platform designed to enhance hands-on learning through the integration of physical smart block constructions with virtual 3D models. The platform focuses on fostering spatial thinking, STEM education, and creativity by providing learner-centric challenges and real-time model analysis. By combining Internet of Things (IoT) smart blocks with an artificial intelligence knowledge engine, CONSTRUKTS offers a comprehensive learning experience that encourages users to explore structural and mathematical concepts in an engaging manner. The company aims to empower learners to unlock their potential as innovators by integrating advanced technologies into educational practices, promoting a deeper understanding of the systems that shape their imaginative worlds.

Flexsys

Grant in 2015
FlexSys' key competency is its distinct approach to mechanical system design employing Compliant Design principles for a wide range of applications such as form morphing and sophisticated actuators. With compliant mechanisms, almost any product can be evaluated for a no-assembly design approach. FlexSys also has a range of commercial CAD/CAE tools for sophisticated modeling and analysis, as well as considerable experience with materials, manufacturing procedures, and control systems for the production and testing of functioning prototypes.

Artaic

Grant in 2015
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

Artaic

Grant in 2014
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

Imagars

Grant in 2014
Imagaars offers software solutions for the automatic recognition of vector graphics in image sketches, automatic identification and visualization of CAD files, and automatic assessment of design activities. Imagaars is based in Portland, Oregon.

MadeSolid

Grant in 2014
MadeSolid, Inc. is a developer of advanced materials specifically designed for three-dimensional printers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, the company specializes in the research, creation, and sale of high-performance materials for both filament and UV curable printing technologies. Its product offerings include engineering-grade filament materials, as well as UV curable resins suitable for SLA printing and investment casting applications. MadeSolid strives to enhance the capabilities of 3D printers by providing materials that combine superior mechanical properties with ease of use. The company distributes its products online and through resellers, catering to a diverse clientele ranging from individual users to industry professionals.

Blank Slate Systems

Grant in 2014
Blank Slate Systems, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2012. It specializes in developing a cloud-based sketch design tool that simplifies and accelerates the design process for users. The tool is designed to recognize rough sketches and transform them into precise digital drawings, facilitating a smoother workflow for prototypers and design professionals. By providing an intuitive interface that eliminates the complexities of traditional engineering software, Blank Slate enables users to quickly prototype and manufacture their ideas, enhancing collaboration and productivity in design projects.

Artaic

Grant in 2014
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

Artaic

Grant in 2014
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

Artaic

Grant in 2014
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

Artaic

Grant in 2014
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

CONSTRUKTS

Seed Round in 2014
CONSTRUKTS is a mixed-reality platform designed to enhance hands-on learning through the integration of physical smart block constructions with virtual 3D models. The platform focuses on fostering spatial thinking, STEM education, and creativity by providing learner-centric challenges and real-time model analysis. By combining Internet of Things (IoT) smart blocks with an artificial intelligence knowledge engine, CONSTRUKTS offers a comprehensive learning experience that encourages users to explore structural and mathematical concepts in an engaging manner. The company aims to empower learners to unlock their potential as innovators by integrating advanced technologies into educational practices, promoting a deeper understanding of the systems that shape their imaginative worlds.

VorCat

Grant in 2013
VorCat is a developer of advanced fluid flow prediction software, specializing in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools designed for turbulent flow analysis. The company's innovative platform employs grid-free methods to enhance the simulation, design, and analysis of complex fluid flow applications. VorCat's technology is applicable across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, green energy, maritime, electronics, and biomedical fields. By addressing the limitations of existing fluid prediction schemes, VorCat enables these sectors to improve efficiency and accuracy in their engineering applications involving turbulent flows.

Artaic

Grant in 2013
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

Flexsys

Grant in 2013
FlexSys' key competency is its distinct approach to mechanical system design employing Compliant Design principles for a wide range of applications such as form morphing and sophisticated actuators. With compliant mechanisms, almost any product can be evaluated for a no-assembly design approach. FlexSys also has a range of commercial CAD/CAE tools for sophisticated modeling and analysis, as well as considerable experience with materials, manufacturing procedures, and control systems for the production and testing of functioning prototypes.

Blank Slate Systems

Grant in 2013
Blank Slate Systems, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2012. It specializes in developing a cloud-based sketch design tool that simplifies and accelerates the design process for users. The tool is designed to recognize rough sketches and transform them into precise digital drawings, facilitating a smoother workflow for prototypers and design professionals. By providing an intuitive interface that eliminates the complexities of traditional engineering software, Blank Slate enables users to quickly prototype and manufacture their ideas, enhancing collaboration and productivity in design projects.

Artaic

Grant in 2012
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

CoolCAD Electronics

Grant in 2012
CoolCAD Electronics is a CAD and custom electronics design firm that specializes in non-mainstream electronic design applications. The company provides semiconductor device and integrated circuit modeling, design and layout, and electronics development at the printed circuit board level. Its services span semiconductor fabrication and characterization, electronics design and prototyping, and circuit modeling and simulation, including device modeling and thermal analysis. The firm designs and fabricates silicon carbide wide-bandgap devices and optical sensors, and conducts cryogenic and radiation testing for power electronics, green energy, high-temperature electronics, and deep ultraviolet applications. Based in College Park, Maryland, CoolCAD serves clients seeking advanced sensing, power, and high-performance electronics solutions that enable sustainable infrastructure.

Artaic

Grant in 2012
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

Artaic

Grant in 2011
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

Artaic

Grant in 2011
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

Artaic

Grant in 2011
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

Artaic

Grant in 2010
Founded in 2007, Artaic specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for commercial and residential markets. Utilizing computer-aided design software and robotic assembly systems, the company creates innovative mosaics for various industries such as hospitality, retail, and public art.

CONSTRUKTS

Grant in 2008
CONSTRUKTS is a mixed-reality platform designed to enhance hands-on learning through the integration of physical smart block constructions with virtual 3D models. The platform focuses on fostering spatial thinking, STEM education, and creativity by providing learner-centric challenges and real-time model analysis. By combining Internet of Things (IoT) smart blocks with an artificial intelligence knowledge engine, CONSTRUKTS offers a comprehensive learning experience that encourages users to explore structural and mathematical concepts in an engaging manner. The company aims to empower learners to unlock their potential as innovators by integrating advanced technologies into educational practices, promoting a deeper understanding of the systems that shape their imaginative worlds.
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